The Golden Vendetta (35 page)

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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. You can visit him online at
www.tonyabbottbooks.com
.

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The Copernicus Legacy: The Serpent's Curse

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“I had to keep reminding myself
The Copernicus Legacy
was intended for a young audience. Full of mystery and intrigue, this book had me completely transfixed.”

—Ridley Pearson,
New York Times
bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers 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

“The Copernicus Legacy
has it all: a secret code, priceless relics, murderous knights, a five-hundred-year-old mystery, and a story full of friendship, family, humor, and intelligence.”

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New York Times
bestselling author of
The Candymakers
and
Every Soul a Star

“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)

“Fast-paced and clever, the novel reads like a mash-up of the National Treasure films and
The Da Vinci Code
.”

—Publishers Weekly

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