{"product_id":"cincinnati-lee-curse-breaker-isbn-9780063348363","title":"Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book  “An unforgettable adventure with a deeply endearing, slightly chaotic heroine.” —Kyle Lukoff, author of Newbery Honor book \u003ci\u003eToo Bright to See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“All the suspense and intrigue of a middle-school \u003ci\u003eDa Vinci Code. \u003c\/i\u003eFast-paced fun and plenty of charm to boot.” —Christopher Healy, author of \u003ci\u003eNo One Leaves the Castle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Thrilling.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Surprises aplenty, real danger, and lots of laughs.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler\u003c\/i\u003e meets Indiana Jones!\u003ci\u003e A\u003c\/i\u003e young adventurer races to break the family curse by repatriating the artifacts her famed ancestor “saved.” Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Kwame Mbalia, and Rena Barron.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCincinnati Lee’s great great (great?) grandfather is famous. His adventures discovering ancient artifacts have been made into movies, and his work is widely respected by museums across the world. The thing is, in that line of work, you’re bound to get cursed. And that leaves your great great (great?) granddaughter to break the curse by returning the artifacts you “preserved.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCincinnati’s own adventure begins in the Cosmopolitan Museum in New York City, where her single mom works and Cincinnati has grown up. Soon she learns about the ancient Spear of Destiny—and its potential to right all the wrongs in her family’s past. Or bring about the end of the world. It all depends on whose hands it falls into. Cincinnati must beat two relic hunters to the spear, and her quest will take her to surprising locations throughout the city and even across the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, she’ll make a new friend (which is not the easiest thing to do), make some enemies (surprisingly easy to do), and ultimately learn what makes the world worth saving. Acclaimed author Heidi Heilig makes a dazzling middle grade debut with an irrepressible hero, a compelling cast of friends and enemies, nonstop action, and a thoughtful approach to viewing our responsibilities to each other and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne girl. A centuries-old curse. A race across the world to set things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Daring Museum Heist:\u003c\/b\u003e Cincinnati grew up in the Cosmopolitan Museum, which gives her a home-field advantage when she decides to \"liberate\" a cursed Chachapoyas idol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRivals to... Well, Still Rivals:\u003c\/b\u003e She’s not the only descendant of a famed archaeologist at her school. Sebastian Thomas is determined to get his hands on the same artifacts—and he doesn’t play fair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Race for Ancient Artifacts:\u003c\/b\u003e From the heart of Manhattan to the streets of Paris, Cincinnati must hunt down legendary relics like the Spear of Destiny before they fall into the wrong hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepatriation and Responsibility:\u003c\/b\u003e More than just an adventure, this is a quest to right the wrongs of the past, questioning who really owns history and what it means to protect a legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Heidi \u003cem\u003eHeilig's Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breake\u003c\/em\u003er has all the suspense and intrigue of a middle-school \u003cem\u003eDa Vinci Code\u003c\/em\u003e, with a\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eplucky and endearing heroine that readers will be eager to see more of. Imagine if Indiana Jones restored tombs, rather than raided them—and had to worry about getting grounded in the process! Fast-paced fun and plenty of charm to boot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher Healy, author of No One Leaves the Castle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Like a young Indiana Jones with a conscience, Heidi Heilig combines magic, politics, and sheer exuberance to create an unforgettable adventure with a deeply endearing, slightly chaotic heroine. A satisfying quest that feels both fresh and classic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKyle Lukoff, author of Newbery Honor book Too Bright to See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA terrific tale, worthy of its Indiana Jones inspiration. . . .There are surprises aplenty, real danger, and lots of laughs, and Heilig pulls no punches in her thoughtful discussions of museum ethics. . . . Any amateur archaeologist or adventurer-appreciator will adore the brisk pace, delightfully diverse cast, and deepening mystery that whisks readers around the world and into high-stakes situations. Fantastic. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A spirited 12-year-old embarks on an action-packed globe-trekking adventure to collect and repatriate stolen artifacts. . . . This story is hilarious, smart, and respectfully rendered, and the writing is accessible while still feeling literary. A thrilling, thoughtful, and layered adventure story with fantastical elements.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An adventure heist that tries to emulate the excitement of Indiana Jones, while adroitly opening their eyes to the problematic issues of smuggling and looting ancient artifacts for tweens who like a rollicking story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890812285157,"sku":"NP9780063348363","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063348363.jpg?v=1730234154","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cincinnati-lee-curse-breaker-isbn-9780063348363","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}