The Explorer's Code

The Explorer's Code
Allison K Hymas
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Paperback
h194 x 130mm - 304pg
18 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250802781
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Idlewood Manor has been uninhabited for decades, until now . . . Math whiz Charlie won admission in a puzzle contest-and he' s intrigued by the strange numbers he finds on Idlewood' s walls. His restless sister Anna had to be dragged to the house-but then she discovers its hidden floor. Emily' s parents brought her to the mansion on a secret mission-and she' s determined to prove herself to them. All three kids soon unlock clues to Idlewood' s mysterious past and the famous female explorer who' s connected to it-and the secret treasure she left behind. But the adults around them are also hunting for the treasure. Charlie, Anna, and Emily will have to overcome their differences and work as a team to solve Idlewood' s puzzles before it' s too late.
"Full of puzzles and intrigue, this is a delectable treat for readers wanting a brainteaser or two in an intricately paced package. " --Kirkus Reviews The Explorer' s Code contains the perfect trifecta for middle-grade readers: buried secrets, puzzles to decode, and a dark, creepy old manor house to explore. A great addition to the adventure genre. --Suzanne Selfors, national bestselling author of The Imaginary Veterinary series and Braver"This mystery is a NFHG-IVZW*. For sharp readers who love uncovering secrets, The Explorer' s Code is the perfect puzzler! Hymas weaves a mystery with layers, depth, and plenty of delicious twists. It' s a joy to go on an adventure with courageous Anna, analytical Charlie, and knowledgeable Emily! Clever and captivating, The Explorer' s Code is 2-18-9-12-12-9-1-14-20**. Put on your thinking cap before entering Idlewood Manor . . . you' ll need it!" --Lauren Magaziner, author of the Case Closed series *MUST-READ **brilliant (Look inside the book for how these and other ciphers work!) A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Allison K. Hymas was born on the anniversary of the day Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic. She was born in Utah and raised in Virginia and Pennsylvania, where she enjoyed spending time in the mountains and forests. She currently lives in Provo, UT, where she teaches writing, visits national parks, and runs very long distances for fun.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250802781
Published: 18 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Square Fish
Publisher: Palgrave USA
Format: Paperback
Height: 194mm
Width: 130mm
Spine: 21mm
Pages: 304

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