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Books in Flashback Four series

  • Flashback Four #4: The Hamilton-Burr Duel

    Dan Gutman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 7, 2020)
    In this jaw-dropping final installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four risk-taking friends travel back in time to record the most infamous duel in American history.Billionaire Miss Z might be out of the picture, but a top-secret agency wants to send Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on one final mission. This time, the Flashback Four are headed to Weehawken, New Jersey—in 1804—to videotape the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.But once they arrive, the team faces a question of historic proportions: Should they capture the tragic details of the duel or try to change them?With real photographs to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Hamilton-Burr Duel tells the story of one of history’s fiercest rivalries from a fun and fresh new angle.
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  • Flashback Four #1: The Lincoln Project

    Dan Gutman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 7, 2017)
    “History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman.” —Washington PostIn New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed and hilarious adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. This time, the four friends are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address. They'll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun.Perfect for fans of the bestselling Genius Files series, and the Baseball Card Adventure series.
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  • Flashback Four #2: The Titanic Mission

    Dan Gutman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 3, 2018)
    In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s thrilling Flashback Four series, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. Blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure!This time, Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel are headed to the deck of the doomed Titanic. Their mission? Capture a shot of the sinking ship, then come right back.The only problem is, once they arrive aboard the ship, the four friends can’t agree on what to do next. Should they try to save the passengers? Or maybe bring back a priceless book before it sinks with the ship?With real historical photographs to put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Titanic Mission tells the story of the ship’s fateful last voyage like you’ve never seen it before.
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  • Flashback Four #3: The Pompeii Disaster

    Dan Gutman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 12, 2019)
    In this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.Eccentric billionaire Miss Z is sending Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on another mission back in time to capture one of history’s most important events.This time, the Flashback Four are headed to AD 79 to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Can the Flashback Four get their photo and get back home before they become ancient history?With real photographs from Pompeii to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Pompeii Disaster tells the story of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters like you’ve never seen it before.
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  • Flashback Four #4: The Hamilton-Burr Duel

    Dan Gutman

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, April 16, 2019)
    In this jaw-dropping final installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four risk-taking friends travel back in time to record the most infamous duel in American history.Billionaire Miss Z might be out of the picture, but a top-secret agency wants to send Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on one final mission. This time, the Flashback Four are headed to Weehawken, New Jersey—in 1804—to videotape the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.But once they arrive, the team faces a question of historic proportions: Should they capture the tragic details of the duel or try to change them?With real photographs to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Hamilton-Burr Duel tells the story of one of history’s fiercest rivalries from a fun and fresh new angle.
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  • Flashback Four #3: The Pompeii Disaster

    Dan Gutman

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, April 3, 2018)
    In this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.Eccentric billionaire Miss Z is sending Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on another mission back in time to capture one of history’s most important events.This time, the Flashback Four are headed to AD 79 to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Can the Flashback Four get their photo and get back home before they become ancient history?With real photographs from Pompeii to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Pompeii Disaster tells the story of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters like you’ve never seen it before.
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  • Casting the Gods Adrift : Casting the Gods Adrift

    Geraldine McCaughrean

    Paperback (Gardners Books, June 30, 2005)
    A thriller set in ancient Egypt between 1351-1354 BC. Tutmose and Ibrim's father, the animal dealer, is commanded by the new pharaoh Akhenaten, to bring him animals - lots of animals - for his new capital city. The boys' father is delighted. But he has no idea what the pharaoh's strange new religion will mean for all of them...
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  • Flashback Four #2: The Titanic Mission

    Dan Gutman

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, April 4, 2017)
    In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s thrilling Flashback Four series, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. Blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure!This time, Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel are headed to the deck of the doomed Titanic. Their mission? Capture a shot of the sinking ship, then come right back.The only problem is, once they arrive aboard the ship, the four friends can’t agree on what to do next. Should they try to save the passengers? Or maybe bring back a priceless book before it sinks with the ship?With real historical photographs to put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Titanic Mission tells the story of the ship’s fateful last voyage like you’ve never seen it before.
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  • The Silver Hand

    Terry Deary

    Paperback (Bloomsbury Educational, )
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  • Flashback Four #1: The Lincoln Project

    Dan Gutman

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 23, 2016)
    “History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman.” —Washington PostIn New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed and hilarious adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. This time, the four friends are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address. They'll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun.
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  • Mark Of Cyclops Ancient Greek Mystery

    Saviour Pirotta

    Paperback (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, March 9, 2017)
    Mark of the Cyclops An Ancient Greek Mystery
  • Flashback Four #2: The Titanic Mission

    Dan Gutman

    Audio CD (HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio, April 4, 2017)
    [Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Mark Turetsky]In the second adventure in Dan Gutman's new middle grade series, four kids are sent back in time to capture a dangerous addition to eccentric Miss Z's photography collection -- a shot of the sinking Titanic.The eccentric billionaire Miss Zandergoth is very disappointed with the Flashback Four. Luke, Isabel, David, and Julia did not come back from their first time-traveling adventure with a photograph of Abe Lincoln delivering the famous Gettysburg Address for Miss Z's rare photograph collection. But she's willing to give the Flashback Four another chance, by sending them on their most dangerous trip yet -- to the deck of the doomed Titanic, for a shot of the sinking ship.In this second adventure in bestselling author Dan Gutman's Flashback Four series, Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel embark on a journey to capture one of the most exciting and tragic moments in history. Along the way they will meet and learn about some of the most famous real-life passengers aboard the ship, including millionaire John Jacob Astor and captain Edward John Smith. Racing against time and rising waters, the four kids must work together to get the perfect shot -- and -- most important -- to get back home!
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