The Copernicus Legacy: The Crown of Fire: A Middle Grade Action Thriller for Rick Riordan Fans (Ages 8-12) - Couverture rigide

Abbott, Tony

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ISBN 10 : 0062194526 ISBN 13 : 9780062194527

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2016

Synopsis

This concluding book in bestselling author Tony Abbott’s critically acclaimed middle grade adventure series is a mile-a-minute thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson.

“Upon my life, I will.” Across the centuries, every Guardian who has protected one of the twelve relics of the Copernicus legacy has taken this vow. But never have the consequences of the promise been more profound. The secret network of the great astronomer’s spies is the target of an assassination plot, led by the despicable Galina Krause. And now the Kaplans are more alone than ever before as they race from France to Antarctica against a deadly ticking clock.

There is not much time left for Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to find the remaining relics and defeat their enemies. But are they willing to risk the life of one of their own in order to save the world?

• A Desperate Race Against Time: With their enemies closing in, the Kaplans must travel from France to the icy wastes of Antarctica to find the last of the Copernicus relics.
• An Ancient Historical Mystery: The secrets of Nicolaus Copernicus and a powerful time machine are the prize in a centuries-old war between Guardians and a ruthless Teutonic Order.
• Found Family Under Fire: Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca are more alone than ever. To save the world, they must confront the terrible possibility of sacrificing one of their own.
• High-Stakes Spy Action: An assassination plot led by the deadly Galina Krause targets the remaining Guardians, forcing the kids to outwit a network of spies at every turn.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tony Abbott is the author of over a hundred books for young readers, including the bestseling series the Secrets of Droon and the Copernicus Legacy and the novels Firegirl and The Summer of Owen Todd. Tony has worked in libraries, in bookstores, and in a publishing company and has taught creative writing. He has two grown daughters and lives in Connecticut with his wife and two dogs. You can visit him online at www.tonyabottbooks.com.

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Upon my life, I will.

Across the centuries, every Guardian who has protected one of the twelve relics of the Copernicus legacy has taken this vow. But never have the consequences of the promise been more profound. The secret network of the great astronomer’s spies is the target of an assassination plot, led by the despicable Galina Krause. And now the Kaplans are more alone than ever before as they race from France to Antarctica against a deadly ticking clock.

There is not much time left for Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to find the remaining relics and defeat their enemies. But are they willing to risk the life of one of their own in order to save the world?

A mile-a-minute thrill ride with surprises that will have readers holding their breath until the very end, The Crown of Fire is the last book in bestselling author Tony Abbott’s Copernicus Legacy series.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062194526
• ISBN 13: 9780062194527
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 560
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