The Shadow of the WorldFamous Nine, Ben Guterson
The Shadow of the WorldFamous Nine, Ben Guterson
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The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine

Author: Ben Guterson

Narrator: Elise Arsenault

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/13/2025

Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling series returns! 

Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening the Number Nine Plaza’s very existence in this puzzle-bending mystery—for fans of The Swifts. 
 
Summer is in full swing at The Number Nine Plaza, the world's largest and most fabulous department store, and best friends Zander and Natasha are looking forward to weeks of discovery after thwarting the vengeful Darkbloom's attempt to destroy The Nine. But has the danger truly passed? Store employees begin acting oddly, a long-lost clue to an ancient store mystery is uncovered, and Zander and Natasha themselves become targets for attack. When a devastating magic spell places The Nine under new peril, the two friends find themselves in a race against the clock to solve the store's ever-deepening riddles and preserve the world-famous Number Nine Plaza from destruction.
 
Featuring word puzzles and clues, this enchanting, out-of-this-world mystery delivers an unforgettable read full of magic and adventure.

About Ben Guterson

Ben Guterson was born and raised in Seattle. Before working at Microsoft as a Program Manager, Ben spent a decade teaching public school on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and in rural Colorado. He has written features and book reviews for newspapers, magazines, and websites, as well as a nature-travel guide to the Southwest. Ben and his family live in the foothills of the Cascades east of Seattle. Winterhouse is his first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kelly on May 18, 2025

Thank you to @tbrbeyondtours for including me on their blog tour as well as @christyottavianobooks for sending me a physical copy of this book. In this sequel to The World-Famous Nine, Zander and Natasha are still reveling in their discovery of the mysterious and magical sandstone plate; the item th......more

Goodreads review by Mark on May 08, 2025

What worked: The setting is unique, and some readers might think it’s limited. The story takes place in one building, a nineteen-floor hotel called The Nine. It contains every kind of store or business needed for a puzzling plot. Zandar is staying with his grandmother, Zina, the owner of the hotel, a......more

Goodreads review by Karen on May 26, 2025

Even better than book 1! With all the puzzles and not to mention the risks/danger reach an entirely new level! Kids will love solving the riddles. My husband laughed at me more than once as he saw me trying to solve the puzzles. He would ask, “what are you doing with that book?” My reply, “I’m readi......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 14, 2025

We find ourselves just days after the first book, The World-Famous Nine, ends. The story seamlessly picks up where it left off. So, if you haven’t read the first in this series, stop and read it now. Then, come back to enjoy this book. Zander and Natasha are still looking for Darkbloom but it seems t......more

Goodreads review by The Page Ladies on May 09, 2025

The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine continues the adventures of Zander and Natasha. Together they are facing a new threat! The friendship between Zander and Natasha is wonderful. The story combines mystery, magic, and puzzles to create an engaging and entertaining read. This really was a great read!......more

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Praise for The World-Famous Nine:
A #2 New York Times Bestseller 
A Barnes & Noble Young Reader Pick of the Month

"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

"Ben Guterson dives headlong into adventure, employing imagination and humorous situations to instantly charm readers." —Publishers Weekly

"The Nine is a fantastical place full of shops and activities that will surely tickle readers’ imaginations."—School Library Journal

"Like Hogwarts, Narnia, or Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, The Nine is a place full of wonders and secrets. Add a kid with a brave heart, and this puzzly, page-turning mystery swept me away." —Elise Broach, award-winning author of Masterpiece and Duet

"An imaginative, suspenseful story. Young readers will delight in exploring The Nine." —Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of the Book Scavenger series and Sisterhood of Sleuths

"You won’t be able to stop planning your own trip." —Cory Leonardo, author of The Simple Art of Flying

"An instant classic." —Chris Baron, author of The Magical Imperfect, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book

"A perfect blend of whimsy, humor, and adventure!"—R. M. Romero, author of The Dollmaker of Krakow

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