{"product_id":"national-archive-hunters-1-capitol-chase-hardcover","title":"National Archive Hunters 1: Capitol Chase - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Landis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwins race to find the thief stealing valuable historical artifacts before their family's framed for the crimes in this high-octane middle grade action-adventure series starter for fans of \u003ci\u003eCity Spies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlex Rider\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTen-year-old Ike Carter has committed large chunks of American history to memory. That's what happens when you're a genius who loves the past. His twin, Iris, prefers the present (aka \u003ci\u003ereality)\u003c\/i\u003e. She's an elite athlete, dominating the competition thanks to her wicked-sharp spatial awareness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring the opening night of a new exhibit at their mom's boutique museum in Washington, D.C., Ike and Iris inadvertently stumble onto a robbery in progress. A girl not much older than them is stealing a miniature portrait of George Washington from the collection. It's only the first in a string of crimes, all focused on items that were once gifted by the Marquis de Lafayette to his American friends. With some help from the National Archives Research Center, the twins puzzle out the culprit's next targets, and are soon hot on the trail of the mystery girl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut their efforts also put them in the crosshairs of the FBI's Art Crime team, who suspect their family is involved. If the twins can't catch the real perp as they target the final item, it'll be game over. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn action-packed series opener from highly-acclaimed author Matthew Landis, \u003ci\u003eCapitol Chase\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a new secret agent team sure to engross fans of \u003ci\u003eNational Treasure, City Spies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlex Rider \u003c\/i\u003ewith plot twists and turns that make this one unputdownable from first page to last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Landis \u003c\/b\u003eis an eighth-grade social studies teacher (the one you wish you had). His middle grade books \u003ci\u003eThe Not So Boring Letters of Private Nobody, It's the End of the World As I Know It, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Operation Final Notice\u003c\/i\u003e have won many awards and accolades, including being named an ILA Teacher's Choice and a Bank Street's Best Book. He is also the author of the YA novel \u003ci\u003eLeague of American Traitors\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, four kids, 35 chickens, and 3 cats. He hasn't slept well since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748813701408,"sku":"9781645952213","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e18e0515542c3d33b2db4d4c3f9a0197.webp?v=1779916925","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/national-archive-hunters-1-capitol-chase-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}