From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets The Apothecary in this time-bending mystery from bestselling author Carol Goodman!
Carol Goodman is the author of over a dozen novels for adults, including the bestseller The Lake of Dead Languages, and the Blythewood trilogy for teens. Her works has appeared in journals such as The Greensboro Review, Literal Latte, Midwest Quarterly, New York Quarterly, and Other Voices. After graduating from Vassar College, where she majored in Latin, she taught Latin for several years in Austin, Texas. She then received an MFA in fiction from the New School University, where she now teaches writing. She has been nominated for the IMPAC award twice, the Simon & Schuster/Mary Higgins Clark Award, and the Nero Wolfe Award, and was awarded the 2003 Hammett Prize. Her novels have been translated into ten languages. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley. Visit her at carolgoodman.com and @C_Goodmania.
Praise for The Metropolitans:
"[An] adventure worthy of Indiana Jones.... A strong female
protagonist, a great supporting cast, a timeless myth, and the
undercurrent of World War II combine for an engaging and memorable
tale."--School Library Journal
"A finely constructed and quite often thrilling adventure story for
middle-grade readers, with a historical setting and the added twist
of medieval magic."--Booklist
"The overarching message is one of hope—in order to defeat foes and
overcome insecurities, the children must learn to trust each other
and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good."--Publishers
Weekly
"Children will love the action, mystery, and influences of magic
and legends."--School Library Connections
"A strong female protagonist, a great supporting cast, a timeless
myth, and the undercurrent of World War II combine for an engaging
and memorable tale."--School Library Journal
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