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Aug 04, 2020 | ISBN 9780593173084 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Aug 04, 2020 | ISBN 9780593173107 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Aug 04, 2020 | ISBN 9780593173084 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Aug 04, 2020 | ISBN 9780593173107 | Middle Grade (8-12)
This heart-pounding mystery-adventure follows three kids who get lost in the woods at night and experience something they cannot quite explain.Secrets, spies, or maybe even a monster . . . what lies in the heart of the woods? Charlie Noon and Dizzy Heron are determined to find out. When their nemesis, Johnny Baines, plays a prank on them and night falls without warning, all three end up lost in the woods, trapped in a nightmare. Unforeseen dangers and impossible puzzles lurk in the shadows. Like it or not, Charlie and Dizzy must work with Johnny if they are to find a way out. But time can be tricky. . . . What if the night never ends?
Christopher Edge grew up in Manchester, England, where he spent most of his childhood in the local library, dreaming up stories. He now lives in Gloucestershire, where he spends most of his time in the local library, dreaming up stories…. More about Christopher Edge
“Once the action starts, it accelerates until the very end. Readers will find it difficult to put down this imaginative book. —School Library Journal, starred review“A gripping, thought-provoking adventure to read and discuss.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Edge plays with time as a construct . . .themes of friendship and individual choice prevail, and code cracking provides an extra hook for inquisitive minds.” —Booklist“In addition to the brain-teasing puzzles, this novel offers an introspective take on the passage of time and the impact of huge world events on a personal level.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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