“You gotta dig deep to get to the good stuff. ” – Emmet ArnoldKyle Kennedy is no stranger to trouble.

On the last day of eighth grade, he is called to the principal's office for the third time in three days. In just a few hours, middle school will be a distant memory, but Kyle's antics have made this final day anything but ordinary.

From a whispered prank in math class to a masterpiece involving stolen epoxy in history and a dramatic window stunt in science, Kyle’s need for attention knows no bounds. Through confrontations involving the principal, the police, and his own parents, Kyle comes to the realization that the consequences of his actions could ruin his summer – he has to get a summer job! By following the advice of his sister, “The Troll”, Kyle accepts the first “job offer” he gets.

Little does he know that becoming a treasure hunting partner with an eccentric old man and the new kid who took his spot on the baseball team will lead him on a summer adventure that teaches him the true meaning of treasure. DIG DEEP is a fast-paced tale of mystery, adventure, and the unexpected ways in which we grow up.

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