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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.

About the Author :
Before becoming an author, Whitaker Ringwald was certified as World's Greatest Snowball Maker and developed a nonstick peanut butter formula in conjunction with lauded Ig Nobel scientists. Whitaker spends six months of every year in a deep sea submersible trying to film live footage of giant squids. But giant squids are hard to come by, so that's where Whitaker gets a lot of writing done.

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"It's such a simple idea--what's in the box? Boxes are magical. Boxes are fascinating. Anything can be hidden inside one. 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 "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. Jax's wry, confident voice juxtaposed against Ethan's insecure, retiring one, along with Tyler's supergeek, out-of-touch arrogance, combine to create many laugh-out-loud moments. Readers will relish this sparkling adventure, which offers plenty of action, humor, age-appropriate danger and mental calisthenics." - Kirkus Reviews "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


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780062216168
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Collins
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: 1 Secret Box
  • ISBN-10: 0062216163
  • Publisher Date: 25 Feb 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 304


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