“A charming, fast-paced story with believable dialogue, appealing characters, and a wide-ranging plot that is bound to entrance young readers—will teaching them a thing or two about geography and history in the process.”
—Christina Baker Kline, New York Times best-selling author of Orphan Train

About the Book

Nearing his twelfth birthday, Brendan, together with his younger brother Ryan and friend Gabrielle, discovers a mysterious golden object in the Maine woods. To their amazement a ghostly voice from within entreats them to save the world from McGrab, a horrifying creature who wishes to conquer the planet. Before they know it, the three children cut through the earth's crust in a magical sphere as they try to stop McGrab. Confident of victory, McGrab toys with his adversaries, leaving clues about what they must seek across the globe in order to stop him. Traveling from continent to continent amid hair-raising adventures and thrilling escapes, the children solve his cryptic puzzles. Along the way, they discover surreal places and stunning geography: a pink lake, a building capped with giant eggs, and an island that arises in a single day. Armed with knowledge about the world and themselves that they've gained in their wild chase, the children return home to face McGrab in a decisive battle in which the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

About the Author

Sean Faircloth has three sons and lives in Bangor, Maine. This is his second book. He had the idea for the Maine Discovery Museum then led the multi-million dollar project to completion, sparking downtown revitalization in his home city. As an elected official, Faircloth spearheaded over thirty laws, most of which focused on improving the lives of children. Recently, as Mayor of Bangor, Maine, Faircloth initiated EnergySmart which makes home weatherization more affordable. Faircloth has also initiated a program to encourage immigrants to come to his city and to celebrate cultural diversity.

Details

ISBN: 9781634311014
Format: paperback
SRP: $12.95
Grade Level: 4–7
Page count: 224 pages
Trim size: 5.5 x 8
Pub date: December 2016