Wade and the Scorpion's Claw (The Copernicus Archives, Book 1)

Description

12 quests. 12 relics. And a race to save the fate of the world. Wade and the Scorpion's Claw picks up right where The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone left off, with the Kaplan family seeking the next Copernicus relic. Now Wade, the curious, analytical yet starry-eyed member of the group, leads the chase for another relic through the busy streets of San Francisco while on the run from one of Galina Krause's most treacherous henchmen.

Tony Abbott is the author of over a hundred books for young readers, including the bestselling series The Secrets of Droon and the novels Firegirl and The Postcard. Tony has worked in a library, in several bookstores, and in a publishing company and has taught creative writing. He has two daughters and lives in Connecticut with his wife and two dogs.

Praise for the Copernicus Legacy series: "Full of mystery and intrigue" - Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keeper 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 "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)