A New York Times Bestseller By the author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, this heart-pounding mystery adventure is laced with magic and humor. When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to another, Reuben finds himself torn between his honest nature and the lure to be a hero. Now he is on a dangerous adventure--full of curious characters, treacherous traps, and hairsbreadth escapes--as he races to solve the mystery before it is too late. With fearless Penny, mighty Jack, and the wise Mrs. Genevieve on his side, can Reuben outwit a sly villain called The Smoke and save the city from a terrible fate? In this ingeniously crafted novel, acclaimed author Trenton Lee Stewart invites readers to join the adventure, decipher the clues, and ask themselves the question: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?
I really enjoyed this book! It's clean, no swearing, no love triangles, the characters have integrity. the people are relatable, the action and adventure are fun and thrilling. The end is incredibly heartwarming and satisfying. I love the Meyer family. Reuben and his mom are wonderful and Ms. Genevieve is someone I would love to visit and chat with. (purchased at a local thrift store)
a fantastic adventure for all ages!
Published by syd kleinholz , 3 years ago
I absolutely adored this book! The characters are unique and relatable, the story is age appropriate (romance free! which I consider a big bonus for YA / middle age books) while still leaving you on the edge of your seat, and the world/lore is so well built, I felt like I was inside of this book. The end even left me with quite a few tears. I’ll be recommending this one for a long time! (BONUS for lovely art depicting certain scenes throughout!)
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