Open a letter from the past!
A historical adventure for kids!
There’s something special about receiving a real letter in the mail – What is inside? Who is it from? When is it from?
What if you could open a letter from the past! With The Lost Letters, you can!
Magic in your mailbox
When you purchase The Lost Letters stories, a letter from history will arrive each fortnight for 12 weeks, taking young readers back in time.
A tale of adventure and mystery will unfold through old-fashioned letters delivered direct to your mailbox!
Discover real history
History can be dry and dull for kids – but it needn't be! The Lost Letters shares real historical research, characters, and artefacts with children in a fun and engaging way. The souvenirs have been created from real historical ephemera to make history tangible and bring the past to life!
Mysteries to solve
There’s a mystery to solve in every story. Each letter brings young readers one step closer to solving the puzzle as they adventure through time with their new penpal!
Save the clues and souvenirs in each letter; look out for real historical photos, travel tickets, maps and more!
All Australian stories
The Lost Letters transports readers to interesting moments from Australia’s past. Will your child emigrate to Australia in 1891? Strike it rich in the 1852 gold rush? Build a new life as a convict in 1834? Or welcome their brothers home from World War II?
New stories are in development, so join the mailing list to stay in the loop!
“The Lost Letters stories encourage curiosity about history, empathy for diverse experiences, and a love of adventure.”
Why parents and kids love The Lost Letters
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An introduction to historical research:
Handwritten letters introduce young learners to reading cursive handwriting, which is a dying skill and vital in historical research.
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Tactile adventure:
Beautifully printed letters in a handwriting-style font, filled with hand-drawn illustrations, newspaper clippings, and keepsakes, bring history to life.
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Interactive and engaging:
Young readers unravel clues and solve mysteries, making history an exciting, immersive experience.
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Screen-free fun:
Encourages children to unplug, enjoy the thrill of receiving mail, and dive into the past with joy and curiosity.
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Encourages conversation:
Stories and historical keepsakes in each letter encourage further exploration through conversations between adult and child.
‘Lost in the post’ for a lifetime, The Lost Letters have finally been found.
Let your child be the one to open them!
How it works
When you purchase one of The Lost Letters stories, your child’s adventure through time will begin!
Each story is told through 6 letters, delivered fortnightly for 12 weeks.
Here’s how it works…
Your child will receive regular old-fashioned letters in the mail every fortnight – each one complete with a wax seal!
Choose your story and purchase. Add the child’s name and address as recipient.
Ensure your child reads and keeps each letter – and the souvenirs with each one – to help them unravel a mystery!
What to expect
Tactile adventure!
Expect a screen-free adventure that is tactile, engaging and memorable. Letters are printed in handwriting-style font to evoke the past, while being easy to read.
Souvenirs in each envelope!
Expect hand-drawn illustrations, postcards, newspaper clippings, photographs and other souvenirs in each envelope to bring the past alive.
A mystery to solve!
Expect a rollicking historical adventure, with a mystery to solve! Keep the letters and souvenirs to help you puzzle it out, and discover the truth in the final letter!
Choose your Australian story!
To Melbourne!
Follow Cousin Avery’s journey on the ship from Ireland to bustling Colonial Melbourne, meeting colourful characters along the way. Collect the souvenirs, unravel the clues and help Avery solve a big mystery!
Finding Gold!
Coming soon…
Transported
Coming soon…
