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ISBN: 9781478915157
| Runtime: | 15.75 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Action & Adventure |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A 2016 Entertainment Weekly Best Book for Middle Graders
A Paste Magazine Pick of Audiobooks Perfect for the Whole Family
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
A Publishers Weekly Pick of the Week for September, 26, 2016
A 2016 Amazon Best Book for Children
An ALA Notable Book for Children
When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to another, Reuben finds himself torn between his honest nature and the lure to be a hero.
Now he is on a dangerous adventure--full of curious characters, treacherous traps, and hairsbreadth escapes--as he races to solve the mystery before it is too late. With fearless Penny, mighty Jack, and the wise Mrs. Genevieve on his side, can Reuben outwit a sly villain called The Smoke and save the city from a terrible fate?
In this ingeniously crafted novel, acclaimed author Trenton Lee Stewart invites readers to join the adventure, decipher the clues, and ask themselves the question: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Stewart…has created an exciting, fully imagined world filled with mystery and danger, where children can have real adventures without parental supervision. He doesn’t shy from putting the children in true danger, both physical and moral, keeping readers on tenterhooks until the final page.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This epic story filled with adventure and twists and turns is certain to keep readers’ interest from beginning to end.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Cameron Brown’s narration enhances the story’s atmosphere. He employs clear enunciation and expert pacing to immerse the listener in Reuben’s mind…Brown’s performance will engage young listeners who enjoy being on tenterhooks and feeling deliciously scared as they inhabit a dark world. He uses inflection to give unique voices to the many characters. Mrs. Genevieve, Reuben’s moral compass, is especially well voiced with an appropriately foreign but grandmotherly accent. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
*"Fans of Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Societyand series like it will devour his latest novel. This epic story filled with adventure and twists and turns is certain to keep readers' interest from beginning to end. —School Library Journal (starred review)
*"Children will be caught up in the mystery, trying to decipher the clues as they follow Reuben and his new-found friends in their race to save the town from a dreadful future.... All in all, this is another winner from Trenton Lee Stewart. —School Library Connection (starred review)
There are enough hidden tunnels, concealed traps, enigmatic secrets, hair-raising surprises, quirky characters, and ethical dilemmas to keep the plot buzzing. Fans of the Mysterious Benedict Society series will welcome Stewart's latest puzzling adventure, whose seemingly ordinary hero proves quite extraordinary. —Kirkus Reviews
The plot builds with a simplicity that slots each element firmly into place before adding complications, leading to a clear, comprehensible line... Stewart is thoroughly in touch with young readers' delight in all things sneaky and hidden. —The Horn Book
Fans of the Mysterious Benedict Society series will be thrilled to see a new Stewart novel, and this adventure easily lives up to the high bar....The Smoke is an excellent main villain, creepy and oozing menace, and his various henchmen are worthy additions to the novel. —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Author
Author Bio: Trenton Lee Stewart
Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of a novel for adults and the award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society series for children. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and he teaches creative writing.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Action & Adventure |
| Runtime: | 15.75 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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