The Eagle's Quill

Description

Middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo head to Glacier National Park to find the second of seven artifacts--keys that unlock a secret weapon--left by the country's Founding Fathers. The clues lead them to look for Thomas Jefferson's Eagle's Quill at a Montana ranch. But dangerous Gideon Arnold, descendant of the infamous Benedict Arnold, is hot on their trail. He takes their chaperone and the ranch owners hostage until the kids deliver the quill. Can Sam, Martina, and Theo, with the help of rancher girl Abby, find Jefferson's artifact before it's too late? They enter the wilderness to solve riddles and escape traps that protect the quill . . . but if they find it, can they keep it away from Arnold and save everyone? In this fast-paced adventure full of action and interactive puzzles, the kids and readers must use their wits to save our nation by uncovering its greatest secrets.

Sarah L. Thomson is an award-winning author who has published more than thirty books for young readers, including the Secrets of the Seven series, Deadly Flowers, and Dragon's Egg. Sarah lives in Portland, Maine, with her daughter and her two cats. Her daughter helps with inspiration, and her cats help by lying on the piece of paper she needs most. sarahlthomson.com secretsoftheseven.com

Another page-turner of a quest . . . A fast-paced choice for chapter-book readers who prefer adventure stories with real-world settings. * Booklist * Fans of the National Treasure franchise and Indiana Jones will relish this adventure centered on historical artifacts. Chock full of trivia, puzzles, and nail-biting adventure. * Kirkus Reviews * In addition to learning bits of American history, readers will be challenged by the codes and riveted by Thomson's account of the kids' episodic, death-defying journey. A fast-paced quest narrative with plenty of action and a gradually developing bond among the three main characters. * Booklist on THE EUREKA KEY * A good beginning to the Secrets of the Seven series. Recommended. * School Library Connection on THE EUREKA KEY * Nonstop action is punctuated by a series of puzzles that require knowledge of trivia, strength, and creative thinking to solve. * Kirkus Reviews on THE EUREKA KEY * Readers will enjoy the deductive reasoning involved and the high-stress situations the kids find themselves in as they try to stay one step ahead of the deadly bad guys. This story has the feeling of a computer game that relies on knowledge of American history to advance . . . will appeal to history buffs, puzzle fans, and reluctant readers. * School Library Journal on THE EUREKA KEY *