About the author

Sam Carter writes for the kids who ask "but why?"

Curious Explorers started from one promise: the world is bigger than it appears. Sam Carter writes true stories of real people who noticed something small and followed it somewhere big — told as adventures, not lessons. Adventure first, always: curiosity is the engine, and whatever gets learned along the way is the souvenir.

The books follow Leo Parker, his discovery drone Blink, and four friends who each carry a different kind of curiosity. Meet the whole team here.

For parents

• Written for ages 8–12 — true stories, handled honestly and age-appropriately.
• Screen-free by design: paper, pencils, and the world outside.
• We only ever ask for a parent's email. Nothing from kids, ever.

Questions parents ask

What age is this really for?

Ages 8–12. Confident readers from about 7 enjoy it too; for younger explorers it works well read together.

Is the Starter Pack actually free?

Yes — completely. You sign up with your email, we send the PDF, and you can unsubscribe the same day and keep it. No trial, no catch.

Do you collect anything from my child?

No. Forms are for parents only, and we never knowingly collect any information from children. The full details are in the privacy policy.

Do the missions need screens or supplies?

A printed pack and a pencil. Missions use the ordinary world — the yard, the street, the kitchen table.

Questions or discoveries to share: sam@curiousexplorershq.com — every message gets read.