This smart, exciting new adventure series with an interactive puzzle-solving element is National Treasure meets Indiana Jones for middle-graders.
Sarah L. Thomson is an award-winning author who has published more than thirty books for young readers, including Deadly Flowers and Dragon's Egg. Sarah lives in Portland, Maine, with her daughter and her two cats. Her daughter helps with inspiration, and her cats help by lying on the piece of paper she needs most. www.sarahlthomson.com www.secretsoftheseven.com
History buffs will like the cool notion that descendants of
important people are still battling it out (George Washington and
Benedict Arnold family members pop up), and readers who are puzzle
fans may enjoy being a step ahead of the story.
*BCCB*
A good beginning to the Secrets of the Seven series.
Recommended.
*School Library Connection*
In addition to learning bits of American history, readers will be
challenged by the codes and riveted by Thomson’s account of the
kids’ episodic, death-defying journey. A fast-paced quest narrative
with plenty of action and a gradually developing bond among the
three main characters.
*Booklist*
Nonstop action is punctuated by a series of puzzles that require
knowledge of trivia, strength, and creative thinking to solve.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Readers will enjoy the deductive reasoning involved and the
high-stress situations the kids find themselves in as they try to
stay one step ahead of the deadly bad guys. This story has the
feeling of a computer game that relies on knowledge of American
history to advance . . . will appeal to history buffs, puzzle fans,
and reluctant readers.
*School Library Journal*
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