The Secret Box: 1 - Softcover

Ringwald, Whitaker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062216155 ISBN 13: 9780062216151

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2015

Synopsis

The Secret Box is a Junior Library Guild selection and the first in an irresistible middle grade series that will delight fans of Dan Gutman, Wendy Mass, and Trenton Lee Stewart.

What starts as a fun quest to open a mysterious birthday present quickly turns crazy and dangerous when Jax and her cousin Ethan discover themselves at the center of a special magical legacy. Soon they realize the secret box was not intended as a gift, but as call for help that they alone can answer.

Readers will love the page-turning mystery, hilarious girl and boy narrators, and clever incorporation of mythology—and lingering questions will leave them eager for more.

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Secret Box

Review:

“This mystery unfolds before your eyes in a series of cliffhangers that build up to a blow-your-mind ending. Wanting to know the secret kept me turning the pages.” (Dan Gutman, New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series)

“Never mind the mystery, suspense, and humor—what I loved most about The Secret Box was getting into the heads of its two unique and delightfully quirky narrators.” (Christopher Healy, author of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom)

“Fresh voices make this story a winner. Readers will relish this sparkling adventure, which offers plenty of action, humor, age-appropriate danger and mental calisthenics.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“This is a great read for reluctant readers or for anyone who loves adventure, mystery, or a touch of magic.” (School Library Journal)

“This is a promising launch to a planned trilogy. Mixing Greek mythology and mystery with gamer lingo and poignant coming-of-age moments, Ringwald delivers a smart balance of comedy, endearing characters, and high-stakes escapades.” (Publishers Weekly)

“The first-person narrative alternates among the protagonists: frizzy-haired Jax, the impulsive leader; introverted Ethan, always her sidekick; and his obnoxious video game-making older brother, Tyler. The action is fast-paced and the suspense is real.” (Booklist)

About this edition

• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0062216155
• ISBN 13: 9780062216151
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320