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Ben Gartner

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Children's, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction

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Ben Gartner is the award-winning author of adventure books for middle graders. His stories take readers for a thrilling ride, maybe even teaching them something on the journey. Ben can be found living and writing near the mountains with his wife and two boys. More info at BenGartner.com. ...more

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Average rating: 4.27 · 686 ratings · 302 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Eye of Ra (The Eye of Ra, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 407 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Giant Leap 4.40 avg rating — 124 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sol Invictus (The Eye of Ra, #2) 4.59 avg rating — 93 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	People of the Sun 4.65 avg rating — 62 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This heist story delivered exactly what I hope for in a strong middle grade adventure. The real 1964 museum theft gives the book instant credibility, but it is the kid-centered lens that makes the stakes feel personal and urgent. Charlie is observant ...more
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Finished Spark tonight in my second sitting with it, and I must say again how much I appreciate Chris Baron's writing. His words beg to be read aloud. And his stories, though dealing with heavy topics, always make me feel lighter, more connected to t ...more
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