The World-Famous Nine - Hardcover
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The World-Famous Nine - Hardcover
$17.99
by Ben Guterson (Author), Kristina Kister (Illustrator)
A New York Times Bestseller
"Imaginative and entertaining ... Readers will breathlessly turn the pages as they wonder: Can the duo solve the mysteries of The Nine in time to save it from those who wish it--and them--ill?" --Bookpage "The department store offers a rich setting for adventure .... Mystery in a wondrous environment melds with family history and a tinge of magic in this tale for detail-oriented young readers." --Shelf Awareness In this thrilling mystery from an award-winning author, Zander is determined to do whatever it takes to save his grandmother's nineteen-story out-of-this-world department store--perfect for fans of The Swifts and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Zander Olinga's grandmother is the owner of the fabled Number Nine Plaza, the spectacular nineteen-story skyscraper. The Nine, as it's called, has everything imaginable, including a massive Ferris wheel on its rooftop, monorail tracks suspended from its ceiling, and twenty-five glass elevators. But there's something evil looming in the shadows, and strange accidents start befalling the guests. When Zander and his friend Natasha come across a series of inscriptions hidden throughout the walls of The Nine, they discover that the clues will lead them to a magical object which protects the store's very existence. With the future of The Nine on the line, the pair are determined to recover the mysterious object before the luxury plaza and its many guests are destroyed. Featuring an unforgettable setting and a larger-than-life cast of characters, here is a spellbinding mystery involving puzzles, art, and high-stakes adventure.Author Biography
Ben Guterson is the New York Times bestselling author of The World-Famous Nine, which was a Barnes & Noble Young Reader Pick of the Month, as well as The Einsteins of Vista Point and the popular Winterhouse trilogy. Winterhouse was an Edgar Award and an Agatha Award finalist and an Indie Next List Pick. His books have been translated into eleven languages worldwide. Ben lives near Seattle, and he invites you to visit him online at benguterson.com.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 30, 2024
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