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The Forbidden Stone
Hardcover
Series: Copernicus Legacy, Book 1
General Juvenile FictionHistory
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ISBN13: 9780062194473
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: Jan 7 2014
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.02
Height: 1.38 Width: 5.67 Depth: 8.19
Language: English
Bestselling author Tony Abbott's epic new middle grade series, the Copernicus Legacy, begins with The Forbidden Stone, a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past--before it's too late.
Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
- Secret Society: Wade's family friend, Uncle Henry, was part of a secret group of scholars called Asterias, sworn to protect a dangerous 500-year-old legacy.
- Codes and Ciphers: The quest ignites with a cryptic email that only Wade's priceless antique star map can help decipher, kicking off a race against time.
- Historical Mystery: The fate of the world rests on a secret connected to the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, blending history with high-stakes adventure.
- Puzzles and Riddles: Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, this novel is packed with intellectual challenges and historical puzzles that four kids must solve to survive.
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