The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone
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Bestselling author Tony Abbott's epic new middle grade series, the Copernicus Legacy, begins with The Forbidden Stone, a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past—before it's too late.
Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world.
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This isn't just a school vacation—it's a race against time for the fate of the world.
- Puzzles and Codes: Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca must decipher cryptic messages and antique star charts to follow a trail of clues left by a society of Guardians.
- Action-Packed Adventure: From a tense funeral in Germany to a break-in at a secret tomb, the four friends are always one step ahead of a dangerous enemy.
- Quest for Ancient Relics: The team is on a mission to find the twelve hidden parts of a mysterious and powerful device built by Copernicus himself.
- Found Family Dynamics: Four very different kids—a scientist, a musician, a tech wiz, and a bookworm—must learn to trust each other to save the world.
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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