Ryan Graudin

The Land of Stories meets The Magician's Nephew in a brand-new middle-grade series from bestselling authors Amie Kaufman… The Land of Stories meets The Magician's Nephew in a brand-new middle-grade series from bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin Have you ever blinked, and thought you saw something that was gone a moment later? Have you ever turned to pick up an item, only to find it wasn't where you left it? Jake and Marisol are cousins. Jake's great at leaving things behind - his mum's a diplomat, and he never settles anywhere for long. His latest friends and new favorite places are lost with depressing regularity. Marisol's great at finding things - she's American and she's Bolivian, and this cross-cultural childhood has taught her to pay attention to details. She's got such an eagle eye, and she's so gifted at finding things, that sometimes she even wonders if things find her. Together, Jake and Marisol are about to discover The World Between Blinks. The place where everything we lose - from the front door keys to ancient cities buried under hot desert sands - eventually appears. The trick's going to be finding a way home. Before they're lost forever. A brand-new middle-grade adventure from bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin. read more

Return to the magical world where lost things are found After Jake and Marisol's last adventure in the World Between Bli… Return to the magical world where lost things are found After Jake and Marisol's last adventure in the World Between Blinks, the cousins are safely back where they belong. Until, suddenly, they're not. When they return unexpectedly to the World once more, Jake and Marisol find that nothing is as they left it. The Administrator is on an unstoppable mission, ordering his Curators to catalogue absolutely everyone and everything, as if they're exhibits in a museum. With rebels like Amelia Earhart and Queen Nefertiti facing the threat of their hourglasses of memories being flipped, Jake and Marisol, along with Marisol's big brother, Victor, must locate a mysterious item known as The Rocket. This unknown object is their only chance to defeat the Administrator - before everything that makes the World wonderful is lost, in a whole new way ... In this thrilling sequel to The World Between Blinks, readers will find another fantastical adventure full of twists and turns from bestselling and award-winning authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin. PRAISE FOR THE WORLD BETWEEN BLINKS 'An inventive, heartwarming first book in a new middle-grade series.' - Kirkus 'A brilliant, heartwarming blend of history, mystery, and adventure. I raced through every page, afraid to blink and miss part of the wonder.' - Shannon Messenger, bestselling author of Keeper of the Lost Cities Series 'A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will appeal to genre fans and reluctant middle grade readers alike.' - School Library Journal, starred review '[an] incredibly inventive story, chock-full of delightful descriptions and fascinating tidbits ... [and] a charming crash course in a host of historical mysteries and figures. Readers will have enormous fun ... all while learning lessons on the power of love, the value of memories, and the wonders that the world holds.' - Booklist, starred review 'What a rollicking fun adventure! Ryan Graudin and Amie Kaufman's The World Between Blinks is both a suspenseful mystery read more

Bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin invite readers back to the wondrous world where lost things are found… Bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin invite readers back to the wondrous world where lost things are found in this second book of an exciting, fast-paced middle-grade fantasy adventure series. Perfect for fans of Chris Colfer’s Land of Stories and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s The Missing! When Jake and Marisol return unexpectedly to the World Between Blinks, they find that nothing is as they left it. The Administrator is on an unstoppable mission, ordering his Curators to catalog absolutely everyone and everything as if they're exhibits in a museum. With rebels like Amelia Earhart and Queen Nefertiti facing the threat of their hourglasses of memories being flipped, Jake and Marisol, along with Marisol’s big brother, Victor, must locate a mysterious item known as the Rocket. This unknown object is their only chance to defeat the Administrator—before everything that makes the World wonderful is lost, in a whole new way.… Propelled by a page-turning mystery and plenty of action, this sequel also features fun, interesting facts about history and engaging back matter that helps readers separate fact from fiction! read more