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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-10006219447X

ISBN-139780062194473

eBay Product ID (ePID)17038739727

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Book TitleCopernicus Legacy: the Forbidden Stone

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTravel, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Science Fiction

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes, Perkins, Bill

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorTony Abbott

Book SeriesCopernicus Legacy Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight16.3 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

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ReviewsThe Copernicus Legacy has it all: A secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence. Tony Abbot better be writing quickly because I can't wait for book two!, This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve., A sprawling and fast-paced adventure in the great tradition of Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and other masters whose tales loom larger than life. Readers are in for a real treat., Fast-paced and clever, the novel reads like a mashup of the National Treasure films and The Da Vinci Code., Tony Abbott is such an amazing storyteller, Copernicus should've named a star after him. With codes to crack, clues to unravel, and bad guys to outrun, this is one thrilling, smart, and fun read! I can't wait for the next chapter is this stellar new series., The author masterfully pulls all the threads together and creates an engaging thriller enhanced by codes, puzzles, exotic locales, and narrow escapes., With engaging characters, a globe-trotting plot and dangerous villains, it is hard to find something not to like. Equal parts edge-of-your-seat suspense and heartfelt coming-of-age., "Full of mystery and intrigue, this book had me completely transfixed." -- Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series "The Copernicus Legacy takes you on a fantastical journey that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. With mysteries hiding behind secrets coded in riddle, this book is like a Dan Brown thriller for young readers. The further you get, the more you must read!" -- Angie Sage, New York Times bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series "The Copernicus Legacy has it all: A secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence." -- Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers and Every Soul a Star "With engaging characters, a globe-trotting plot and dangerous villains, it is hard to find something not to like. Equal parts edge-of-your-seat suspense and heartfelt coming-of-age." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Fast-paced and clever, the novel reads like a mashup of the National Treasure films and The Da Vinci Code." -- Publishers Weekly "With word games and rebus puzzles to spare, this whirling first entry in a projected six-part series from Abbott has international intrigue, fast-paced action, entertaining characters, and a healthy helping of science history." -- Booklist "The author masterfully pulls all the threads together and creates an engaging thriller enhanced by codes, puzzles, exotic locales, and narrow escapes." -- School Library Journal "This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Tony Abbott is such an amazing storyteller, Copernicus should've named a star after him. With codes to crack, clues to unravel, and bad guys to outrun, this is one thrilling, smart, and fun read! I can't wait for the next chapter is this stellar new series." -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author "A sprawling and fast-paced adventure in the great tradition of Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and other masters whose tales loom larger than life. Readers are in for a real treat." -- David Lubar, author of Flip, Wizards of the Game, and Hidden Talents, The Copernicus Legacy takes you on a fantastical journey that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. With mysteries hiding behind secrets coded in riddle, this book is like a Dan Brown thriller for young readers. The further you get, the more you must read!, With word games and rebus puzzles to spare, this whirling first entry in a projected six-part series from Abbott has international intrigue, fast-paced action, entertaining characters, and a healthy helping of science history., 'A sprawling and fast-paced adventure in the great tradition of Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and other masters whose tales loom larger than life. Readers are in for a real treat.' (David Lubar, author of Flip, Wizards of the Game, and Hidden Talents), The Copernicus Legacy has it all: A secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence.

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number1

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisBestselling 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, 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