Description
At the height of World War II, Isaac Wolf's parents send him from his home in Prague to Scotland alone. They give him a pendant in the shape of an eternity knot, and assure him that he will be safe if he can find this symbol in Scotland. The clue leads him to Rookskill Castle and the gifted children of the Special Alternative Intelligence Unit of MI6 who are learning to harness their magical powers to support the Allies' cause. With the help of his new friends, Isaac has to unlock his powers and unravel the reason his parents sent him Rookskill Castle. To solve the meaning of the eternity knot, he must hunt down a series of magical artifacts scattered through eras of the past. But he's not the only artifact hunter, and soon he finds himself in a race against Nazi spies and an even more sinister magical enemy. Can Isaac solve the puzzle, save his parents, and defeat the evil in our world and beyond, all before the clock runs out?
A thrilling, fast-paced middle grade that blends Indiana Jones-style treasure hunting with World War II spies and time travel adventure!
About the Author
Janet Fox writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages. Her published works include GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT LOSING IT (Free Spirit, new edition 2017), and the YA novels FAITHFUL, FORGIVEN, and SIRENS (all from Penguin). THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE (Viking, 2016), her middle grade debut, received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Shelf Awareness, is on numerous lists, and received SCBWI's Crystal Kite award. VOLCANO DREAMS (Web of Life Books, 2018) is her debut picture book. A companion novel to CHARMED CHILDREN is due out from Viking in 2020. Janet is a former high school teacher and a 2010 graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts. She's represented by Erin Murphy, Erin Murphy Literary Agency. Find out more at www.janetsfox.com.
Reviews
Praise for Janet Fox
The Artifact Hunters
"An intricately woven tale full of action, menace and historical twists, Janet Fox reminds readers that friendship can overcome even the most powerful of evils." -Kim Ventrella, author of Skeleton Tree and Bone Hollow
"Grabbed my attention from page one and would not let go." -Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The False Prince
"Janet Fox taps into her superior story-telling skills. With masterful artistry, she has given us another spine-tingler." -Kathi Appelt, author of Angel Thieves
"A gripping, magical page-turner." -Jennifer Chamblis Bertman, New York Times Bestselling author of Book Scavenger
"Inventive and exciting." -Kirkus Reviews
"A companion novel to The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle (2016), this is a joyful middle-grade adventure set against the backdrop of WWII . . . t's easy to root for them against the scary creatures of the night." -Booklist Reviews
"This fast-paced fantasy will appeal to fans of Carlos Hernandez's 'Sal and Gabi' series. A strongly recommended purchase." -School Library Journal
A Junior Library Guild Selection
The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle
* "A satisfying denouement attest[s] to Fox's craftsmanship." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Fox works a spell of her own." -Shelf Awareness, starred review
* "Wonderfully written . . . Readers will curl up and keep the lights on." -Booklist, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9780451478696
Author Janet Fox
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Viking Juvenile
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 483g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 146mm * 32mm
A thrilling, fast-paced middle grade that blends Indiana Jones-style treasure hunting with World War II spies and time travel adventure!
About the Author
Janet Fox writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages. Her published works include GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT LOSING IT (Free Spirit, new edition 2017), and the YA novels FAITHFUL, FORGIVEN, and SIRENS (all from Penguin). THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE (Viking, 2016), her middle grade debut, received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Shelf Awareness, is on numerous lists, and received SCBWI's Crystal Kite award. VOLCANO DREAMS (Web of Life Books, 2018) is her debut picture book. A companion novel to CHARMED CHILDREN is due out from Viking in 2020. Janet is a former high school teacher and a 2010 graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts. She's represented by Erin Murphy, Erin Murphy Literary Agency. Find out more at www.janetsfox.com.
Reviews
Praise for Janet Fox
The Artifact Hunters
"An intricately woven tale full of action, menace and historical twists, Janet Fox reminds readers that friendship can overcome even the most powerful of evils." -Kim Ventrella, author of Skeleton Tree and Bone Hollow
"Grabbed my attention from page one and would not let go." -Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The False Prince
"Janet Fox taps into her superior story-telling skills. With masterful artistry, she has given us another spine-tingler." -Kathi Appelt, author of Angel Thieves
"A gripping, magical page-turner." -Jennifer Chamblis Bertman, New York Times Bestselling author of Book Scavenger
"Inventive and exciting." -Kirkus Reviews
"A companion novel to The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle (2016), this is a joyful middle-grade adventure set against the backdrop of WWII . . . t's easy to root for them against the scary creatures of the night." -Booklist Reviews
"This fast-paced fantasy will appeal to fans of Carlos Hernandez's 'Sal and Gabi' series. A strongly recommended purchase." -School Library Journal
A Junior Library Guild Selection
The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle
* "A satisfying denouement attest[s] to Fox's craftsmanship." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Fox works a spell of her own." -Shelf Awareness, starred review
* "Wonderfully written . . . Readers will curl up and keep the lights on." -Booklist, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9780451478696
Author Janet Fox
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Viking Juvenile
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 483g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 146mm * 32mm
