It was our game: Boom to Daddy. Id slide into his legs and he would keel over, howling in pretend pain. Then hed carry me back to the top and wed do it all over again. I smiled. Back then, I thought this game was hilarious. Every little thing we did was fun.
Life was pretty perfect before Mom died. Before I started having those nightmares. Before Dad had decided home was a place to avoid. Turning my back to the big bathroom mirror, I used the hand mirror to see behind my head.
That was when I realized the blond hair wasnt blondit was white. And it wasnt just a couple of hairs. I patted them down and noticed a pattern, an upside-down V. I tried to scrape it off with my fingernails, hoping it was some kind of weird stain. But nothing happened. My hair had just changed color like in those cartoons where someones hair goes white with shock.
Was that what the Ugliosaurus did to me? No way were the kids at school going to ignore this. I thought about what Mom would say: Wear a hat. Quickly I brushed my teeth. I dropped the mirror into my pack, in case I wanted to investigate further at school.
Then I ran into my room and grabbed my peacoat off the floor. Peeking out from under a Wendys bag was my wool knit cap. I wiped off a crust of congealed ketchup and Chocolate Frosty from one side.
It didnt smell too bad, so I jammed it on my head, shoved my math notebook into my backpack, and bolted. It was As I reached the top of the stairs, my cell phone beeped. Our Wednesday morning Skype session. Id totally forgottenand he was late! How could he do this on a test day? I raced downstairs. Dad always insisted I take the call in the living room on the sofawith the camera on, so he 6. Hes a neat freak. Im a mess freak. And I had only five rings till the call went to voice mail.
In the living room I shoved a pile of cables and joysticks to the center of the Turkish rug, along with two guitars, some comic books, three sweatshirts, a few pairs of socks, take-out containers from Wu Kitchen, a pizza box I was afraid to look into, and a half-eaten Kit Kat. From the middle of the pile I lifted a hook attached to four cables, which were linked to the corners of the carpet. I slipped the hook into a pulley Id rigged to the ceiling chandelier support.
A couple of strong tugs, and the rug rose like Santas toy sack, leaving a pristine wood floor below. Plopping myself on the sofa, I accepted the call.
Hey, Dad! Um, I dont have much time to Five and a quarter! Tell them to sell at five and a half! Dad was shouting to someone in his office. All I saw was his arm. And close the door. Im on a conference call! Then he was grinning happily at me. Which made me grin, too. It was the end of his day in Singapore.
He looked really tired, like hed just run a marathon with a dead gorilla strapped to his back. I really missed him. I wished his job could keep him closer to home.
But why did he have to call now? Heyyyy, Jackie, so sorry Im late! Dad said with a tight grin. Living room looks great! I tilted the phone so only the wall would show in the background. I guess Vanessa took it to be cleaned.
But, Dad, look, I have to go Did she spill something? I have this math test today. Youll do great! Dad replied. Hey, whats the McKinley family motto? A problem is an answer waiting to be opened, I recited. Hey, did you see the article I sent you about that poor kid, Cromarty? Tomb of Shadows. Lost in Babylon. The Tomb of Shadows. Other books by Peter Lerangis. Seven Wonders Journals: The Select. Related articles. World Without End. Cast In Deception Blurb! Die For You.
Just a bit scary…. Young readers will love this story. The day after year-old Jack McKinley is told he has only months to live, he awakens on a mysterious island where a secret organization promises to save his life—with one condition: he and his three friends must retrieve seven long-lost magical orbs from amid the ruins of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and only when they are combined can the friends' lives be saved.
First stop: The Colossus of Rhodes. The Curse of the King is the fourth book in a five-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. In their struggle to undo what's been done and unlock the secrets of this Wonder of the Ancient World, our heroes must confront gods, relive old battles, and face down their own destiny to save themselves—and the world—from destruction.
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As Jack and his three friends realize their lives are at stake, they have no choice but to accept the quest and embark on the challenge of their lives. Four friends. Six months. Seven Wonders. One goal. It also includes the thrilling prequel novella to book 1, Seven Wonders Journals: The Select, plus Seven Wonders Journals: The Orphan, a short novella that chronicles a key character's valiant battle to rescue her best friend.
This action-packed adventure series that takes place throughout the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Jack McKinley discovers a secret organization on a hidden island and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. This complete collection includes all five books in the series, plus the three companion novellas of The Seven Wonders Journals! The Tomb of Shadows is the third book in a seven-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis.
This sequel to the bestselling Lost in Babylon and The Colossus Rises chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends in a life-or-death race to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
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