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Walker Books

On sale:

July 2010

Price:

$16.99

Format:

Hardcover

Size:

5.0625 x 7.75 in

Pages:

368 pp

Ages:

12


ISBN-13: 9780802720955

ISBN-10: 0802720951



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The Joshua Files: Invisible City

By M. G. Harris

Book Description

One boy. One deadly prophecy. One heart-stopping adventure.

Joshua's life was pretty average until his archaeologist father was reported dead in a plane crash. Josh's dad had been searching for the Mayan Codex, said to contain key information about the 2012 Mayan prophecy foretelling the end of the world. Was the crash simply a tragic accident, or is there more to his father's death than the authorities are willing to tell him?
This first novel in the action-packed Joshua Files brings Josh to the depths of the Mexican jungle and into a secret society existing beneath an ancient Mayan Pyramid. Sucked into a vortex of intrigue, Josh becomes a target for danger as he learns that his father, grandfather, and Josh himself are the key to solving the mystery of the prophecy. Can Josh find the missing codex in time to save mankind?

"An action-packed adventure involving conspiracy theories, end-of-the-world prophecies, government agents, futuristic technology, and a bit of the supernatural. Josh’s quest for an ancient codex reaches a satisfying ending in this first book in the series, and at the same time builds anticipation for further revelations in sequels to come."—School Library Journal

"The hidden society, created out of a rich mix of Mayan lore and fantasy, is intriguing and well developed. Readers seeking a flashy, movie-ready plot with a lightning pace will enjoy this breezy action tale."—BCCB

"The end-of-the-world scenario is hard to resist, and appealing Josh makes a solid hero."—Booklist