The Series

Gideon & Milo: A Boy and His Yorkie

Gideon & Milo Adventures is a children’s book series by Lester C. Lacey about Gideon, a thoughtful boy, and Milo, his Yorkshire terrier. Follow their friendship through stories of courage, curiosity and quiet confidence.

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Series Mission

Stories That Uphold a Standard

The Gideon & Milo Adventures exist to carry a family name with care, model excellence for the next generation, and build long-term cultural value through meaningful children’s stories.

Each book is designed to be calm, readable, emotionally safe, and useful for families, classrooms, libraries, and thoughtful young readers.

Reading Order

Books in the Series

Front cover of Gideon, Milo, and the Great Shadow

Book 1

Gideon, Milo, and the Great Shadow
Courage, curiosity, and facing the unknown.

Front cover of Milo the Sniffing Detective

Book 2 · Coming soon

Milo the Sniffing Detective
A backyard-visitor mystery about observation, curiosity and teamwork.

Front cover of Gideon & Milo Activity Book: Volume 1: Courage

Companion Activity Workbook · Coming soon

Volume 1: Courage adds drawing, puzzles and story-making. This paid paperback is separate from the free 12-page sampler.

For Families & Schools

Themes Across the Series

Courage: Taking one small step when something feels uncertain.
Curiosity: Asking questions before assuming something is scary.
Confidence: Trusting what makes each child unique.
Friendship: Solving problems together through patience and care.