The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions: 1 - Tracey Hecht
The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions: 1 - Tracey Hecht Book
"The best stories always take place in the dark!" R.L. StineAnimals are disappearing without a traceand its up to Dawn, Tobin and Bismark to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes and some kooky bats, the brigade journeys to the depths of the earth where they find themselves in a wacky, high stakes game that will determine all of their survival!In the first book of the critically acclaimed middle grade series;The Nocturnals, we meet three unlikely friendsDawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor, as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night.Bonus Content includes Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, Discussion Questions and full color illustrations at the start of each chapter
P>Review "The Nocturnals is an enchanting story about a group of animals who band together to protect their friends and find adventure. The characters are delightful and the nighttime landscape is captivating. It was just as I expected--because the best stories always take place in the dark!" --R.L. Stine, Author of Goosebumps"A delightful adventure about the power of uncommon traits and the joys of newfound friendship."-- "Kirkus Reviews""Featuring spirited animal characters who deal with real-life scenarios in a relatable way...the books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship and what it means to forge positive relationships." -- "Amy Poehlers Smart Girls""Its the perfect reminder that some outside-of-the-curriculum learning can be some of the best ways to expand your imagination - and your world."--Nate Berkus, Author of The Things That Matter"The characters are humorous and well developed, and the fast-moving plot features intrigue, unexpected twists, and the innovative hybrid hockey game. Accessible to upper elementary while sufficiently sophisticated for middle school, this new animal fantasy series should prove popular."-- "Booklist""The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud."-- "New York Post""This is an adventure worth reading, filled with excitement, danger, suspense and surprise. Each chapter begins with a small illustration and the language is clear and easy to understand."-- "School Library Connection""Tracey Hechts first novel is an appealing page-turner for middle-school readers, combining a likable cadre of unusual animal characters with fast-paced, clever dialogue and, of course, plenty of suspense."-- "BookPage""With numerous sequels already in the pipeline, Tracey Hechts whimsical animal adventure is poised to deliver a raft of silliness, sweetness, and positive messages for years to come."-- "Common Sense Media" About the Author: Tracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur who created The Nocturnals, the critically acclaimed middle grade and early reader series. The American Booksellers Association chose her first book, The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions, as a Kids Indie Next List pick. In addition, her Grow & Read early reader book, The Chestnut Challenge, was given a Moms Choice Gold Award. With the New York Public Library, she has also created a Read Aloud Writing Program that has since been conducted in over 150 schools, libraries, and bookstores. Other books in the Nocturnals middle grade series include The Ominous Eye, The Fallen Star, and The Hidden Kingdom. Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband and four children.(BK-9781944020026)
| SKU | BK-9781944020026 |
| Barcode # | 9781944020026 |
| Brand | Fabled Films Press |
| Artist / Author | Tracey Hecht |
| Shipping Weight | 0.3400kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.130m |
| Shipping Height | 0.030m |
| Shipping Length | 0.200m |
| Type | Paperback |
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