The League and the Lantern

Name: The League and the Lantern
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Brian Wells
ISBN: 9781494547097

Author: Brian Wells

Series: Jake and the League #1

Narrator: Ramon De Ocampo

Unabridged: 7 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/04/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

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 team-building games and forced fun quickly become the least of his problems, however, when a dangerous organization invades and the night takes a shocking turn. 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 forty-eight hours they unravel a mystery dating back to the Civil War and 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. If Jake and his new friends can make it through this weekend, they just might have a shot at seventh grade.

About Brian Wells

Raised on the edge of the jungles of Nigeria and on the prairies of Illinois, executive producer Brian Wells has helped bring to life award-winning network television movies that have been enjoyed by millions and applauded by families across the US. In 2016, Brian's debut novel, The League and the Lantern, received a rare Perfect 10 from the Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize in Fiction. Brian is a dad with cat-like reflexes, a love for mangoes, and still wears his retainer from eighth grade.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate

This was a pretty fun ride! I always enjoy alternate history, complex clues, and a good chase scene or two. The National Treasure vibe was especially fun. Unfortunately, there were several things that took away from my enjoyment, so this is kinda a mixed review. Just so this ends on a positive note,......more

Goodreads review by Kaytlin

Finished this a few days ago but life and work have been crazy! Characters: Jake was okay...didn't contect a whole lot. Lucy was cool and I enjoyed her character for the most part, her advice was great. T. J. was my favorite and he was hilarious! Language: Nothing that stood out as language to me, but the......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

My 10 and 12 year old loved this book so much that I decided to read it as well. I have to say that this book is a favorite for me as both a reader and parent. Knowing this is an action adventure with a historical twist I was expecting the suspense and intrigue – a hybrid of National Treasure and Mi......more

Goodreads review by Cara

This was entertaining. Jake is going to an orientation type thing for 7th grade. It's his chance for a do over (6th grade was a bit of a disaster). Jake, TJ, and Lucy get put together in a scavenger hunt team, only the scavenger hunt takes a terrible turn, and the three find themselves on the run fr......more