The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Paperback
The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Paperback
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by Tracey Hecht (Author), Kate Liebman (Illustrator)
The Nocturnals, a Kids' Indie Next Winner, is perfect for readers transitioning from Humphrey and Bad Guys to longer chapter books.
It is a fun-filled adventure series about three unlikely animals who solve unpredictable mysteries with friendship, teamwork, and humor. Animals are disappearing without a trace--and it's up to Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider, to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes, and some kooky bats, the Nocturnals journey to the depths of the earth and play a wacky, high-stakes game that will determine their survival. GREAT SUMMER READ FOR KIDS AGES 8-11- Blends unusual animals and science for STEAM readers!
- Now an AR Quiz
- Full-color illustrations at the start of each chapter
- Bonus Book Content: Nonfiction Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, and Book Club Questions.
- Complimentary printables on the book's website include:
- Animal Mask Crafts, Bingo & Word Games
- Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides
In the second chapter book, The Ominous Eye, Dawn a serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin, and Bismark a pint-sized sugar glider investigate a sudden jolt that cracks the earth! They meet a mysterious reptile, a tuatara, who claims the beast who caused the crack may strike again. But can this tuatara be trusted? The Nocturnals team up with a fun array of forest animals to uncover the truth!
Author Biography
Tracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur who created The Nocturnals, the critically acclaimed middle grade and early reader series. The American Booksellers Association chose her first book, The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions, as a Kids' Indie Next List pick. In addition, her Grow & Read early reader book, The Chestnut Challenge, was given a Mom's Choice Gold Award. With the New York Public Library, she has also created a Read Aloud Writing Program that has since been conducted in over 150 schools, libraries, and bookstores. Other books in the Nocturnals middle grade series include The Ominous Eye, The Fallen Star, and The Hidden Kingdom. Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband and four children.
