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Addison Cooke's second laugh-out-loud adventure—a journey through Asia in pursuit of the legendary tomb of Genghis Khan!
Fresh off of a victorious treasure hunt and rescue mission in South America, Addison Cooke just can't seem to steer clear of rogue bandits, pesky booby traps, and secret treasure troves. But it sure beats sitting around in school all day.
Addison's aunt and uncle, on the other hand, are none too happy about their habit of attracting kidnappers. When they become pawns in a dangerous gang's plan to steal the most prized possession of the notorious Mongolian leader Genghis Khan, Addison and his friends find themselves once again caught in the middle of a multi-million-dollar international heist. Armed with nothing but their wits and thirst for adventure, they travel across Asia in an attempt to rescue Addison's family and stop the treasure from falling into the wrong hands.
Brimming with round-the-clock action and tons of laughter, Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan is perfect for fans of Indiana Jones, ancient history, and James Patterson’s Treasure Hunters series.
Praise for Addison Cooke and the Tomb of the Khan:
"Humorous and thrilling...a clever and well-done fast-paced adventure for intrepid readers." —Huffpost
Praise for Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas:
"Combines the derring-do of Indiana Jones with a genuine archaeological mystery. Stokes brings a cinematic scope to the story. This lively debut promises more seat-of-the-pants thrillsfor readers who love adventure."—Booklist
"Cinematic pacing and action drive the story, but it’s Addison and his friends who will keep readers engaged. Humor is never in short supply . . . and Addison’s endless optimism and irrepressible confidence in his own abilities are endearing."—School Library Journal
"Addison is often one step ahead of the adults, but his lead is constantly threatened, building steady tension throughout the novel, screenwriter Stokes’s debut."—Publishers Weekly
“What to give the kid who's read all the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books? Try Addison Cooke...this fast-paced adventure will enthrall middle-grade readers and leave them wanting more."—Parents
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- ISBN: 9780698189294
- File size: 2162 KB
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- ISBN: 9780698189294
- File size: 2085 KB
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- English
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- ATOS Level: 5.5
- Lexile® Measure: 760
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 3-4
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Kirkus
October 1, 2017
Pompous, pedantic, school-blazer-sporting Addison Cooke is off to the Gobi Desert.Addison's archaeologist aunt and uncle are going on a dig in China, but their colleague has something else in mind: find the secret hoard of Genghis Khan. When his aunt and uncle are kidnapped by a Chinese gang, it's up to the Gershwin-loving, 13-year-old white boy and his entourage to save them. The story is bloated with what seems like every adventure trope and plot device in existence, including colonizing attitudes, a "city of the dead," a trail of cryptic clues leading to an ancient treasure hidden deep beneath a cave, a soothsaying shaman (who speaks the "sacred language" of English), a legacy to save the world, and the piece de resistance: a prophecy involving the hero's death. Constant reference to the group as Addison's "team" implies hierarchy: a white boy in charge of a white girl and two male ethnic others. There's Addison's sister, Molly, and his best friends, Eddie Chang, a feminized Chinese boy afraid of his own shadow, and Indian Raj Bhandari, a camo-wearing survival expert. The third-person narrative is from bumptious Addison's viewpoint, with some miscellaneous hopping into other characters' heads for a beat or two. Despite fast-paced action scenes dominating the nearly 500 pages, it's still a slog.Been there, done that. (Adventure. 8-13)COPYRIGHT(2017) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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The Horn Book
January 1, 2018
Whip-smart thirteen-year-old Addison, his younger sister, and his two best friends embark on another Indiana Jonesstyle adventure (�cf2]Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas�cf1]), this time searching for the tomb of Genghis Khan across Asia. Nonstop action and banter prevail as the children battle gangsters and outsmart villains. Despite a clichid plot and abundant stereotypes, readers will enjoy the antics and adventure.(Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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- English
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- ATOS Level:5.5
- Lexile® Measure:760
- Interest Level:4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty:3-4
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