Synopsis: Epic adventure meets mystery as Jake Herndon and unlikely new friends, Lucy and TJ, unravel incredible family secrets, discover links to the Civil War, and fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. Full of unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud humor. After a disastrous sixth grade, Jake Herndon is anxiously awaiting his Big Do-Over, starting with his new school's notorious seventh-grade sleepover. Awkward fun soon turns to something more sinister, however, when a dangerous organization invades the party. Jake and two new classmates, Lucy and TJ, barely escape, only to find themselves in a fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. Over the next 48 hours, they unravel a Civil War mystery and learn an incredible secret about Jake s family. Full of unforgettable characters and unexpected twists, The League and the Lantern is a jaw-dropping ride of mind-bending revelations and laugh-out-loud humor. The debut novel from Brian Wells is the first in the series Jake and the League, an epic adventure about courage, family, and friendship that has 9-to-14-year-olds, entertainment executives, and family groups applauding. Author Wells believes that great entertainment is driven by memorable characters and imaginative writing, and it shows. The League and the Lantern delivers all of this and more without objectionable language or inappropriate themes. Throw in a plot that traces back to real historical figures and you've got what many are calling Percy Jackson meets Harry Potter and National Treasure. As a bonus, the book subtly weaves in 140 of the top vocabulary words for middle-school success. A free downloadable study guide is available on the book's website.

The League and the Lantern

Children's Books

Brian Wells

Action & Adventure

SuperSonic Republic

Synopsis: In the sequel to the critically acclaimed The League and the Lantern, Jake Herndon must once again fight off dangerous intruders. This time the mystery is taken to a whole new level. After their back-to-school night became a frenzied fight for survival in Book 1, seventh grade has finally settled down for Jake, Lucy, and TJ. Of course, they still have your basic Level-Three humiliations: awkward hygiene challenges, toxic nicknames, and science fair debacles. But at least nobody is running for their life. That all changes when dangerous intruders descend on the historic Chicago hotel Jake calls home. After a daring escape, the three friends find themselves fugitives on the run, chasing a series of cryptic messages that lead to a mysterious plot to steal Civil War codes that hold importance today, a shocking betrayal, and more stunning family secrets.
In this sequel to the critically acclaimed The League and the Lantern, Brian Wells has once again crafted a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping thriller, skillfully blending action, humor, and historical trivia.
Author Wells believes that great entertainment is driven by memorable characters and imaginative writing, and it shows. The League and the Legend continues the entertaining Jake and the League series, already referred to as Percy Jackson meets Harry Potter and National Treasure.

The League and the Legend

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