JANUARY 2015 - AudioFile
MacLeod Andrews narrates the second installment in the Copernicus Legacy series with subtle expression. Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca work with Wade’s father to try to rescue Wade’s kidnapped stepmother. Andrews maintains a steady pace as the youngsters flee from Hawaii to San Francisco, solving puzzles along the way. Andrews’s voices aren’t always easy to distinguish from one another, but plot is more the point here. Listeners will be engaged as Wade and his friends become involved in conspiracies that are much larger than they ever imagined. A.F. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
Praise for The Serpent’s Curse: “Fast-paced and chock-full of secrets, puzzles and twists.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for The Copernicus Legacy: “Full of mystery and intrigue, this book had me completely transfixed.” — Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series
“The Copernicus Legacy takes you on a fantastical journey that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. With mysteries hiding behind secrets coded in riddle, this book is like a Dan Brown thriller for young readers. The further you get, the more you must read!” — Angie Sage, New York Times bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series
“The Copernicus Legacy has it all: A secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence.” — Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers and Every Soul a Star
“Tony Abbott is such an amazing storyteller, Copernicus should’ve named a star after him. With codes to crack, clues to unravel, and bad guys to outrun, this is one thrilling, smart, and fun read! I can’t wait for the next chapter is this stellar new series.” — Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author
Praise for The Forbidden Stone: “With engaging characters, a globe-trotting plot and dangerous villains, it is hard to find something not to like. Equal parts edge-of-your-seat suspense and heartfelt coming-of-age.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With word games and rebus puzzles to spare, this whirling first entry in a projected six-part series from Abbott has international intrigue, fast-paced action, entertaining characters, and a healthy helping of science history.” — Booklist
“Fast-paced and clever, the novel reads like a mashup of the National Treasure films and The Da Vinci Code.” — Publishers Weekly
“The author masterfully pulls all the threads together and creates an engaging thriller enhanced by codes, puzzles, exotic locales, and narrow escapes.” — School Library Journal
“This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“A sprawling and fast-paced adventure in the great tradition of Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and other masters whose tales loom larger than life. Readers are in for a real treat.” — David Lubar, author of Flip, Wizards of the Game, and Hidden Talents
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve.
Chris Grabenstein
Tony Abbott is such an amazing storyteller, Copernicus should’ve named a star after him. With codes to crack, clues to unravel, and bad guys to outrun, this is one thrilling, smart, and fun read! I can’t wait for the next chapter is this stellar new series.
Wendy Mass
The Copernicus Legacy has it all: A secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence.
Ridley Pearson
Praise for The Copernicus Legacy: “Full of mystery and intrigue, this book had me completely transfixed.
Booklist
With word games and rebus puzzles to spare, this whirling first entry in a projected six-part series from Abbott has international intrigue, fast-paced action, entertaining characters, and a healthy helping of science history.
Angie Sage
The Copernicus Legacy takes you on a fantastical journey that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. With mysteries hiding behind secrets coded in riddle, this book is like a Dan Brown thriller for young readers. The further you get, the more you must read!
David Lubar
A sprawling and fast-paced adventure in the great tradition of Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and other masters whose tales loom larger than life. Readers are in for a real treat.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve.
Booklist
With word games and rebus puzzles to spare, this whirling first entry in a projected six-part series from Abbott has international intrigue, fast-paced action, entertaining characters, and a healthy helping of science history.
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
This lively escapade will suit fans of the 39 Clues series who are looking for a new puzzle to solve.
JANUARY 2015 - AudioFile
MacLeod Andrews narrates the second installment in the Copernicus Legacy series with subtle expression. Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca work with Wade’s father to try to rescue Wade’s kidnapped stepmother. Andrews maintains a steady pace as the youngsters flee from Hawaii to San Francisco, solving puzzles along the way. Andrews’s voices aren’t always easy to distinguish from one another, but plot is more the point here. Listeners will be engaged as Wade and his friends become involved in conspiracies that are much larger than they ever imagined. A.F. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
Kirkus Reviews
★ 2014-08-20
The Kaplan family continues their increasingly dangerous quest to secure the Copernicus Legacy relics. Wade, his stepbrother, Darrell, his cousin Lily and her friend Becca are unlikely heroes. However, whether it is intuition, bravery, tech know-how or intelligence, each possesses a quality vital to the success of their mission. Under the supervision of Wade's father, Dr. Roald Kaplan, and assisted by a worldwide web of Guardians, the four young adventurers must find all 12 relics and rescue Darrell's mother from her kidnappers. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones on the trail. The Teutonic Knights, led by the evil Galina Krause, will stop at nothing to collect the artifacts and reassemble Copernicus' time machine. Absorbing puzzles, beautiful settings and dangerous villains keep the pages turning, but what sets this adventure apart are the complex characters, who continue to grow. Each of the Kaplans understands the danger of allowing circumstances to define self, but at the same time, each acknowledges the need to evolve in order to accomplish the tasks at hand. The full-length Copernicus novels alternate with the Copernicus Archives novellas to chronicle this globe-trotting adventure. Fast-paced and chock-full of secrets, puzzles and twists. (Adventure. 8-12)
