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The Xandi #1
The Search for the Lost Laboratory
**This is the first edition of the book. It has now been republished under "Stealing the Amber Key"**
When Molly and Jake arrive on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, they hear a story of a dangerous, lost laboratory full of powerful secrets hiding somewhere in the caverns below. For many generations, attempts have been made to find and claim the incredible inventions within, but none, so far, have succeeded. The story of the lost laboratory faded into legend…until now. A dark enemy has arrived on the island seeking the extraordinary power that waits to be found in the professor’s scientific creations - a great, unfathomable, almost magical power. It’s up to Jake, his sister Molly and their new friends to hold back the evil that threatens to rise.
With the help of the professor’s ancient journal, the group begins their quest. If they are to find the laboratory first, they must solve numerous puzzles, overcome countless obstacles, and survive perilous traps set by both the professor and their new enemy.
Little do they know that their greatest and most dangerous challenge will come after they find what they seek. It’s then that they must make a terrible decision: turn their backs on the world and let evil win, or risk losing everything they know and love, everything they are, by using the powers in the laboratory themselves.
When Molly and Jake arrive on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, they hear a story of a dangerous, lost laboratory full of powerful secrets hiding somewhere in the caverns below. For many generations, attempts have been made to find and claim the incredible inventions within, but none, so far, have succeeded. The story of the lost laboratory faded into legend…until now. A dark enemy has arrived on the island seeking the extraordinary power that waits to be found in the professor’s scientific creations - a great, unfathomable, almost magical power. It’s up to Jake, his sister Molly and their new friends to hold back the evil that threatens to rise.
With the help of the professor’s ancient journal, the group begins their quest. If they are to find the laboratory first, they must solve numerous puzzles, overcome countless obstacles, and survive perilous traps set by both the professor and their new enemy.
Little do they know that their greatest and most dangerous challenge will come after they find what they seek. It’s then that they must make a terrible decision: turn their backs on the world and let evil win, or risk losing everything they know and love, everything they are, by using the powers in the laboratory themselves.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2014
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September 28, 2020
Well written! Must read for YA advantage.
September 11, 2023
Okay story. Lots of sudden change in viewpoints or listening in on multiple characters thoughts. There are lots of puzzles the characters figure out but never enough information beforehand that the reader could have known the answer.
Not engaging enough to continue the series.
Not engaging enough to continue the series.
September 18, 2023
This is an excellent read. I don't normally read this genre, but I found this book to be enchanting, a, mystery, fantasy, danger, etc. I'm looking forward to reading the others in this series.
March 21, 2016
Danger and mystery on a remote island. A hidden laboratory. Sinister forces are at play.
Mysteries and dangers await Molly, Jake, and their new friends as they investigate an explosion on a remote island. Officially ruled an accident, the circumstances are highly suspicious. To satisfy their curiosity and to help Uncle Larry on his undercover case, they must decipher clues, avoid traps, and determine who can be trusted.
On their journey, they look for clues to find Professor Xandiver's legendary laboratory. Forces much greater than they have imagined are at play. Much more is at stake than they know. Nothing will be the same again. Will they be able to ensure the change is for the better?
With enough adventure and intrigue for everyone from little kids to adults, The Amber Key is an exciting first book for this middle grade series.
Mysteries and dangers await Molly, Jake, and their new friends as they investigate an explosion on a remote island. Officially ruled an accident, the circumstances are highly suspicious. To satisfy their curiosity and to help Uncle Larry on his undercover case, they must decipher clues, avoid traps, and determine who can be trusted.
On their journey, they look for clues to find Professor Xandiver's legendary laboratory. Forces much greater than they have imagined are at play. Much more is at stake than they know. Nothing will be the same again. Will they be able to ensure the change is for the better?
With enough adventure and intrigue for everyone from little kids to adults, The Amber Key is an exciting first book for this middle grade series.
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July 21, 2016
Adventure
Twists and turns...clues, the hunt, and timing...you are too slow...everyone wants what is not seen...but are you keen enough to figure out the clues?
Twists and turns...clues, the hunt, and timing...you are too slow...everyone wants what is not seen...but are you keen enough to figure out the clues?
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