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Two adventures. Which one is theirs?

Real illustrated letters, mailed twice a month with their name on the envelope. Every chapter ends with a choice that shapes the next letter. Here’s how our two stories compare.

Medieval adventureSquire’s QuestAges 5–1112 letters6 months Seaside mystery NewThe Boardwalk Detectives ClubAges 5–1224 letters12 months
Not sure? Compare them side by side ↓

Meet the heroes

Henry
HenryThe Hopeful Squire

Not the strongest fighter, but his sharp mind and perfect aim with a bow make him a true underdog hero.

Ava
AvaMagician’s Apprentice

Smart, strong and fearless. Quick with a sword and even quicker with a spell.

Medieval adventureCourage & friendship

Squire’s Quest

Every choice a step toward knighthood.

In the bustling kingdom of Amberwick, young Squire Henry dreams of becoming a knight. When the king announces a race across the kingdom to rescue the princess, Henry and his best friend Ava set out to prove they have what it takes.

Along the way they face storms, bullies, enchanted forests and legendary creatures, and your reader decides every step of the journey.

12 letters
6 months
Ages 5–11
A taste of the choices

The storm pounds as night settles over the kingdom. Henry and Ava reach a muddy crossroads, sharing one shaky lantern. Which way should they go?

AAcross the river, over the creaky bridge
BInto the enchanted forest
  • Magical creatures, from mischievous pixies to majestic phoenixes
  • Enchanted forests, hidden caves and a royal race
  • Lessons in bravery, friendship and kindness

Ways to start

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Monthly$10.49/mo$14.9912 letters
6 monthly payments
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One payment
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Meet the detectives

Harper
HarperThe Sea-Loving Sleuth

Curious, sharp and a little stubborn. She dreams of becoming a marine biologist and volunteers at the aquarium.

José
JoséThe Photographic Memory

Easygoing and quick witted. Once he’s seen something, he never forgets it.

Lily
LilyThe Gadget Genius

Part inventor, part arcade champion, with footprint trackers and fingerprint kits for every case.

New storySeaside mysteryFirst letters mail Dec 5

The Boardwalk Detectives Club

Crack the case, one choice at a time.

Harper loves the ocean, but she isn’t quite brave enough to swim in it yet. When strange thefts start piling up along the boardwalk, the arcade’s favorite game vanishes and Ollie the octopus disappears from his tank, Harper and her best friends José and Lily set out to investigate.

Every letter brings a new clue or suspect, and your reader decides where the detectives look next.

24 letters
12 months
Ages 5–12
A taste of the choices

When Ollie vanishes from his tank, what should Harper do?

ASound the emergency alarm
BFollow the fresh trail of water and sand before it goes cold
  • A “haunted” house, an arcade heist and a missing octopus
  • Clues, suspects and homemade detective gadgets
  • Lessons in teamwork and standing up for the people you love

Ways to start

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Monthly$10.49/mo$14.9924 letters
12 monthly payments
One Time$94.49$134.9924 letters
One payment
Book Builder Bundle$104.99$149.9924 letters
Plus book and extras
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Side by side

Help me decide

Squire’s Quest
Boardwalk Detectives
Type of story
Medieval adventure
Seaside mystery
Heroes
Henry and Ava
Harper, José and Lily
Ages
5 to 11
5 to 12
Length
12 letters over 6 months
24 letters over 12 months
First letter
The next 5th or 20th
December 5, 2026
Monthly
$10.49/mo$14.99
$10.49/mo$14.99
One Time
$52.49$74.99
$94.49$134.99
Book Builder Bundle
$69.99$99.99
$104.99$149.99
Choose this story
Choose this story

Choose Squire’s Quest if they…

  • Love knights, castles, magic and creatures
  • Would enjoy a shorter story to start with (6 months)
  • Are cheering on an underdog who’s braver than he thinks
See Squire’s Quest ↑

Choose The Boardwalk Detectives Club if they…

  • Love puzzles, clues and figuring out “whodunit”
  • Would enjoy a longer adventure (a full year of letters)
  • Love the beach, sea creatures or gadgets
See The Boardwalk Detectives Club ↑

Can’t choose? You don’t have to. A family can have both stories at once, and each one is tracked on its own. Siblings can share one story addressed to all of them, or each get their own copy, as long as each copy uses a different phone number for choices.

In every story

What every Pick-A-Path story includes

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Real mail, twice a month

Letters mail on the 5th and 20th, addressed to them by name.

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Illustrated chapters

Professionally written, with coloring pages in every letter.

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Their choice, their path

A grown up scans a QR code or replies to a text to send the choice.

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Screen free for kids

The story lives on paper. The only screen is a quick scan by a grown up.

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Ready to pick their path?

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