{"product_id":"the-nocturnals-the-mysterious-abductions-paperback","title":"The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTracey Hecht\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKate Liebman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nocturnals\u003c\/i\u003e, a Kids' Indie Next Winner, is perfect for readers transitioning from \u003ci\u003eHumphrey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBad Guys\u003c\/i\u003e to longer chapter books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is a fun-filled adventure series about three unlikely animals who solve unpredictable mysteries with friendship, teamwork, and humor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnimals 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT SUMMER READ FOR KIDS AGES 8-11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlends unusual animals and science for STEAM readers!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow an AR Quiz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations at the start of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBonus Book Content: Nonfiction Animal Glossary, Author Q\u0026amp;A, and Book Club Questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTurnkey Summer Reading Activities for Librarians \u0026amp; Teachers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplimentary printables on the book's website include: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnimal Mask Crafts, Bingo \u0026amp; Word Games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eREAD ALL FOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE NOCTURNALS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the second chapter book, \u003ci\u003eThe Ominous Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, 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!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur who created \u003cem\u003eThe Nocturnals\u003c\/em\u003e, the critically acclaimed middle grade and early reader series. The American Booksellers Association chose her first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions\u003c\/em\u003e, as a Kids' Indie Next List pick. In addition, her Grow \u0026amp; Read early reader book, \u003cem\u003eThe Chestnut Challenge\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. 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