The Copernicus Archives #2: Becca and the Prisoner's Cross
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Travel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of the adventure.
The Copernicus Archives #2: Becca and the Prisoner's Cross is studious language expert Becca's thrilling first-person account of the next stop in the Kaplans' perilous journey. As Becca and her family race through London, it's up to Becca to make sense of the strange time blackouts she's experiencing before the evil Teutonic Order beats them to the next relic. Or worse, hurts the people she loves.
Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson, Becca and the Prisoner's Cross continues the thrilling Copernicus Legacy quest and brings one of the characters into the spotlight.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
Becca’s mysterious time blackouts are their only key to the next relic—but each trip to the past puts them all in greater danger.
- Dual Timeline Action: Jump between modern-day London and the treacherous world of the 1500s as Becca follows clues left centuries ago.
- Code Breaking Puzzles: Help Becca decipher riddles and codes left by historical figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Hans Holbein.
- High-Stakes Relic Hunt: Race against the sinister Teutonic Order in a thrilling quest where every second counts and history itself is on the line.
- Fast-Paced Adventure: A non-stop thrill ride perfect for middle grade readers who love books by Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson.
Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott served as Australia's 28th prime minister and was the member for Warringah in the Australian parliament between 1994 and 2019. As the local MP, he was instrumental in the creation of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust to preserve the natural and built heritage of his electorate and elsewhere.
He is a Rhodes Scholar and the author of three other books: The Minimal Monarchy, How to Win the Constitutional War and Battlelines. From 1998 to 2018, he convened the Pollie Pedal annual charity bike ride, which has supported organisations including Soldier On, Carers Australia and Wandering Warriors. He surfs near Queenscliff and volunteers with the Davidson Rural Fire Brigade.
He is married to Margaret, and they have three daughters: Louise, Frances and Bridget.
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