The League and the Lantern
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4.6 • 8 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
AFTER A DISASTROUS SIXTH GRADE, Jake Herndon is anxiously awaiting his Big Do-Over, starting with his new school's notorious seventh grade sleepover. Awkward team-building games and forced fun quickly become the least of his problems, however, when a dangerous organization invades and the night takes a shocking turn. Jake and two new classmates, Lucy and TJ, barely escape, only to find themselves in a fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. Over the next 48 hours they unravel a mystery dating back to the Civil War and an incredible secret about Jake s family.
Full of unforgettable characters and unexpected twists, The League and the Lantern is a jaw-dropping ride of mind-bending revelations and laugh-out-loud humor. If Jake and his new friends can make it through this weekend, they just might have a shot at seventh grade.
In this debut novel, family television executive producer and dad Brian Wells has created an epic, rip-roaring comedy adventure that s also about courage, family and friendship. The result is an engaging mix of great characters, crackling wit and unexpected twists that 9- to 14-year-olds, entertainment executives and family groups are applauding.
Wells works from the belief that great entertainment is driven by memorable characters and imaginative writing, and it shows. The League and The Lantern delivers all of this and more without objectionable language or inappropriate themes. Throw in a plot that traces back to real historical figures and you ve got what some are calling Percy Jackson meets National Treasure.
As an extra bonus, the book also invisibly weaves in 140 of the top vocabulary words for middle school success. A free downloadable study guide is available on the book's website.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A sleepover at the museum turns into a no-holds-barred adventure when incoming seventh grader Jake Herndon winds up in the middle of a bizarre assault upon Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry during a school sleepover. He and his new friends, geeky TJ McDonald and know-it-all Lucy Garcia, quickly find themselves on the run from a ruthless organization determined to capture them for unknown reasons. Their only hope is to track down Jake's uncle Gabe, who has secrets of his own. Jake learns that they are caught between two secret groups whose origins date back to the Civil War, one seeking to preserve the Union, the other to destroy it, and he somehow holds the key to success. In this strong debut, Wells offers up a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping thriller, skillfully blending action, humor, and historical trivia. The three heroes have good chemistry, even if their dynamic is somewhat familiar. While some aspects of the story, such as the level of technology involved, push into SF territory, the overall sense of wonder and excitement makes this an entertaining read. Ages 8 12. (BookLife)
Customer Reviews
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I would say it's not that bad but your left in the dark on what is going on for the first I would say 85% of the book. Which leaves it more of a mystery novel than an adventure book.