The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions: The Nocturnals, cartea 1
Autor Tracey Hecht Ilustrat de Kate Liebmanen Limba Engleză Hardback – 19 apr 2016 – vârsta de la 7 până la 12 ani
"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
Join us for a flabbergastifying adventure under the stars! In The Mysterious Abductions, the first book of The Nocturnals series, three unlikely friends: Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider must figure out why animals are disappearing without a trace.
Together with a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes and some kooky bats, they make their way on a journey that takes them to the depths of the earth. Only friendship, teamwork and the unpredictable can help the threesome solve this mystery in a wacky, high stakes game that will determine all of their survival!
An Indie Next List Pick for Summer 2016!
Lexile Level 530L — Fountas & Pinnell Level S
Join us for a flabbergastifying adventure under the stars! In The Mysterious Abductions, the first book of The Nocturnals series, three unlikely friends: Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider must figure out why animals are disappearing without a trace.
Together with a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes and some kooky bats, they make their way on a journey that takes them to the depths of the earth. Only friendship, teamwork and the unpredictable can help the threesome solve this mystery in a wacky, high stakes game that will determine all of their survival!
An Indie Next List Pick for Summer 2016!
Lexile Level 530L — Fountas & Pinnell Level S
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781944020002
ISBN-10: 1944020004
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 34 color illustrations
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Editura: Fabled Films Press
Colecția Fabled Films Press
Seria The Nocturnals
ISBN-10: 1944020004
Pagini: 232
Ilustrații: 34 color illustrations
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Editura: Fabled Films Press
Colecția Fabled Films Press
Seria The Nocturnals
Recenzii
Selected for the Summer 2016 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!
"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
“This new series documents the exploits of The Nocturnals, an unlikely trio who protect their fellow jungle denizens from all sorts of calamities—in this adventure, kidnappers…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
“Tracey Hecht’s 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
"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
“If you have an animal loving reader searching for a fun story, they won’t be disappointed by this unique tale.”— Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle Blog
“The Nocturnals has made a "tour" through my classroom and every single reader has said the same thing, "Do you have book 2 yet?" That question alone implies huge success!” — Kelly Leger, I'd So Rather Be Reading
“...as a mom, I really appreciated the strong messages about loyalty and friendship...I think [the book] would be a great book to read not only in schools but also for book clubs.” — Julia Peterson, Booking Mama
"Author Tracey Hecht has put together a suspenseful story with delightful characters, peppering it with lots of educational insights. Learning to work together despite their many differences is a lesson that makes this book even more meaningful. Artist Kate Liebman’s creative illustrations add just the right whimsy to the animal personalities."— Sally Tibbetts, Kidsreads.com
“This adorable animal adventure will have readers laughing over Bismark's enthusiastic confidence, quickly befriending sweet Tobin, and admiring fierce Dawn. Each character is one you won't soon forget!” — Samantha Randolph, YA and Kids Book Central (YABC)
"An unforgettable nighttime adventure about friendship and teamwork. The Nocturnals is a tale of how a brave group of unlikely woodland friends come together to solve the mysterious abductions of their fellow animal friends." — Katie Bartow, Founder of Mundie Moms and Mundie Kids
"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
“This new series documents the exploits of The Nocturnals, an unlikely trio who protect their fellow jungle denizens from all sorts of calamities—in this adventure, kidnappers…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
“Tracey Hecht’s 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
"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
“If you have an animal loving reader searching for a fun story, they won’t be disappointed by this unique tale.”— Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle Blog
“The Nocturnals has made a "tour" through my classroom and every single reader has said the same thing, "Do you have book 2 yet?" That question alone implies huge success!” — Kelly Leger, I'd So Rather Be Reading
“...as a mom, I really appreciated the strong messages about loyalty and friendship...I think [the book] would be a great book to read not only in schools but also for book clubs.” — Julia Peterson, Booking Mama
"Author Tracey Hecht has put together a suspenseful story with delightful characters, peppering it with lots of educational insights. Learning to work together despite their many differences is a lesson that makes this book even more meaningful. Artist Kate Liebman’s creative illustrations add just the right whimsy to the animal personalities."— Sally Tibbetts, Kidsreads.com
“This adorable animal adventure will have readers laughing over Bismark's enthusiastic confidence, quickly befriending sweet Tobin, and admiring fierce Dawn. Each character is one you won't soon forget!” — Samantha Randolph, YA and Kids Book Central (YABC)
"An unforgettable nighttime adventure about friendship and teamwork. The Nocturnals is a tale of how a brave group of unlikely woodland friends come together to solve the mysterious abductions of their fellow animal friends." — Katie Bartow, Founder of Mundie Moms and Mundie Kids
Notă biografică
Tracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur who has written, directed and produced for film. She splits her time between Oquossoc, Maine and New York City. This is Tracey Hecht's first middle grade series.
Kate Liebman is an artist who lives and works in New York City. She graduated from Yale University, contributes to the Brooklyn Rail, and has shown her work at multiple galleries. She grew up in Santa Monica, California. This is her first children's book.
Kate Liebman is an artist who lives and works in New York City. She graduated from Yale University, contributes to the Brooklyn Rail, and has shown her work at multiple galleries. She grew up in Santa Monica, California. This is her first children's book.
Descriere
The Nocturnals is hilarious new animal adventure series for middle graders that all takes place at night.