{"product_id":"the-secret-cipher-isbn-9780062216182","title":"The Secret Cipher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Secret Cipher is the sequel to The Secret Box, a rollicking adventure full of family rivalry, magic, questing, and laugh-out-loud humor that's perfect for fans of Dan Gutman, Wendy Mass, and Trenton Lee Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJax Malone and her cousin Ethan Hoche were not expecting one of Jax's birthday presents to contain a dangerous magical object from a mythical past: an urn with the dark power to suck hope out of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the first urn is safely hidden, there are two more urns that could rid humanity of both faith and love. And powerful enemies who want to find them and use them to control the world. Now, even though they were never meant to open the present and discover its secret, Jax and Ethan must race to find and destroy the two remaining urns before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how can two kids find artifacts the gods themselves have lost?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecret Codes and Ciphers:\u003c\/b\u003e The only clue to the next urn is a mysterious message on an ancient leather belt. If Jax and Ethan can crack the code, they might just stand a chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePuzzle Solving Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Join a fast-paced quest where Jax’s impulsiveness clashes with Ethan’s by-the-book approach to every new puzzle and peril.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern-Day Mythology:\u003c\/b\u003e The Greek gods are real, and so are their catastrophic creations. When two more urns—with the power to destroy Faith and Love—are at stake, the cousins must face villains both human and legendary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Action-Packed Adventure Series:\u003c\/b\u003e The rollicking quest continues in this thrilling sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Box\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for middle grade readers who love magic, mystery, and a race against time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE SECRET BOX:  “It’s such a simple idea--what’s in the box? Boxes are magical. Boxes are fascinating. Anything can be hidden inside one. This mystery unfolds before your eyes in a series of cliffhangers that build up to a blow-your-mind ending. Wanting to know the secret kept me turning the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan Gutman, New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This mystery unfolds before your eyes in a series of cliffhangers that build up to a blow-your-mind ending. Wanting to know the secret kept me turning the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan Gutman, New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Never mind the mystery, suspense, and humor—what I loved most about The Secret Box was getting into the heads of its two unique and delightfully quirky narrators.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher Healy, author of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fresh voices make this story a winner. Jax’s wry, confident voice juxtaposed against Ethan’s insecure, retiring one, along with Tyler’s supergeek, out-of-touch arrogance, combine to create many laugh-out-loud moments. Readers will relish this sparkling adventure, which offers plenty of action, humor, age-appropriate danger and mental calisthenics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fresh voices make this story a winner. Readers will relish this sparkling adventure, which offers plenty of action, humor, age-appropriate danger and mental calisthenics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Combining video gaming, modern technology, and the current interest in Greek mythology with the premise that these young people must save the world, this series has multiple attractions. Readers will wait eagerly for the third volume to see what the three do with the Urn of Faith.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a great read for reluctant readers or for anyone who loves adventure, mystery, or a touch of magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mixing Greek mythology and mystery with gamer lingo and poignant coming-of-age moments, Ringwald delivers a smart balance of comedy, endearing characters, and high-stakes escapades.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The first-person narrative alternates among the protagonists: frizzy-haired Jax, the impulsive leader; introverted Ethan, always her sidekick; and his obnoxious video game-making older brother, Tyler. 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