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Ready to lead the next adventure.
Yard Ape Studios
Six friends. One hidden clubhouse.
Big hearts.
Brave minds.
Endless adventures.
Welcome to the colorful world of the Yard Apes—where friendship, curiosity, and a glowing Mystery Vine can turn any ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure.
What guides every adventure
The Yard Ape Code
- We protect each other and the Yard from non-members.
- We look for clues, not culprits.
- We help before we judge.
- We tell the truth, even when it’s tough.
The Original Six
Meet the Yard Apes
Different personalities. Different strengths. One inseparable gang.
Zoe
Strong, thoughtful, and always there for the gang.
Pebbles
Gentle, observant, and full of good ideas.
Binky
Dramatic, joyful, and impossible to ignore.
Nuts
Inventor, gadget expert, and big thinker.
Pip
A curious explorer with plenty of questions.
Adventure by adventure
The Yard Apes Book Series
Every mystery begins in the Yard—and every answer is better when the gang finds it together.
Book Three • Available Now
Gone Bananas!
Available now on Amazon Kindle, paperback, and hardcover
Past the Hidden Footpath
Available now on Amazon Kindle, paperback, and hardcover
The Mystery of the Glowing Pond
Available now on Amazon Kindle, paperback, and hardcover
The Hidden Tunnel Mystery
Adventure ahead
X Marks the Spot
Adventure ahead
What Readers Are Saying
I just read it, and it is magnificent. I love the illustrations. The storyline is so well written. This is just amazing. I will be buying the rest.
— Kathy Fisher Valentine, Book Collector
Behind the adventures
Created and written
by Tim Martin
Yard Apes began 25 years ago with a familiar family phrase for energetic kids and a story that took root in my imagination. For a quarter of a century, the characters, mysteries, laughter, and friendships have continued to grow in my heart and mind. Now, I’m finally putting that world on paper—one book and one adventure at a time.
This journey is proof that dreams do not have an expiration date. Never stop believing in yours, never be afraid to follow it, and never think you have waited too long. It is never too late to bring a dream to life.
“A Yard Ape isn’t what you are. It’s who you are.”
The adventures are just beginning
To the treehouse!
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