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Peter Lerangis
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Peter Lerangis

16 Books
Peter Lerangis is a prolific American author of children's and young adult fiction, with over 160 books to his name. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the bestselling multi-author series The 39 Clues, including titles like The Sword Thief and Vespers Rising. In addition to his collaborative work, Lerangis has penned popular original series such as Seven Wonders and Throwback, captivating young readers with his fast-paced, adventure-filled storytelling.
Seven Wonders

The Colossus Rises

Peter Lerangis

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Smiler's Bones

Peter Lerangis

Diverse Voices History
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Spy X

The Code

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Max Tilt

Fire the Depths

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Seven Wonders

The Curse of the King: Book 4

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Seven Wonders

Lost in Babylon

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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The 39 Clues

The 39 Clues

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Throwback

Peter Lerangis

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The 39 Clues

The Sword Thief: Book 3

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Seven Wonders

The Legend of the Rift: Book 5

Peter Lerangis

Action Adventure
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Seven Wonders

The Tomb of Shadows: Book 3

Peter Lerangis, Torstein Norstrand

Action Adventure
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The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers

The Dead of Night: Book 3

Peter Lerangis, David Pittu

Action Adventure
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The 39 Clues

The Viper's Nest: Book 7

Peter Lerangis, A. L. Singer

Action Adventure
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The 39 Clues

Vespers Rising

Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Jude Watson, Gordon Korman

Action Adventure
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Super Puzzletastic Mysteries: Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers of America

Stuart Gibbs, Peter Lerangis, Chris Grabenstein, Lamar Giles, Bruce Hale

Anthologies Mystery
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Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Chris Grabenstein, Peter Lerangis, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Elissa Brent Weissman, Linda Sue Park, Kwame Alexander, Brian Selznick, Rita Williams-Garcia, Grace Lin, Eric Rohmann, Tom Angleberger, Kathi Appelt, Ashley Bryan, Tim Federle, Candace Fleming, Marla Frazee, Chris Gall, Alex Gino, Gordon Korman, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Thanhha Lai, Gail Carson Levine, Yuyi Morales, R. J. Palacio, Dan Santat, Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Seven Wonders

The Colossus Rises

By: Peter Lerangis
Twelve-year-old Jack McKinley has just received the worst news of his life: he has a rare genetic condition, and he only has months to live. But the very next day, he wakes up on a mysterious, hidden island. A secret organization has brought him there with a shocking promise, they can save his life, but only if he agrees to an impossible mission. Jack and three other kids must find and retrieve seven long-lost magical orbs scattered among the ruins of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only by combining the power of these ancient artifacts can the friends cure themselves and save the world from a looming catastrophe. Their first terrifying stop? The legendary Colossus of Rhodes. Dive headfirst into an epic, high-stakes adventure where ancient mythology collides with modern-day danger. With deadly traps, mythical beasts, and a race against time, this thrilling quest will leave you begging for more.
Action Adventure Fantasy
9-12 Years 348 Pages
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By: Peter Lerangis
In 1897, the famed explorer Robert Peary returned to New York from Greenland with a shocking cargo: six Inuit people, brought to the United States to be presented as a living exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Among them were a father, Qisuk, and his young son, Minik. What was supposed to be a triumph of exploration quickly turned into a devastating tragedy. Within a short time, four of the Inuit died from disease, including Minik's father. Left entirely alone in a strange and unforgiving city, Minik was forced to navigate a world built on lies and deception. For twelve years, he remained the only Inuit in New York, eventually uncovering a horrifying secret about what the museum truly did with his father's remains. Based on a harrowing true story, this powerful historical novel explores the dark price of exploration and the resilience of a boy stripped of his home. It is a gripping, heartbreaking journey into the truth behind a forgotten chapter of history.
Diverse Voices History
13-18 Years 182 Pages
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Andrew and Evie's lives were turned upside down the day their mother vanished on their eleventh birthday, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic note. Now, almost a year later, the twins have just moved to a new town when a mysterious package arrives at their door. The sender? Someone known only as Spy X. Inside the box is a bizarre collection of items, including a strange key and a device that looks like a kaleidoscope. As Andrew and Evie begin to piece together the clues, they realize these random objects are actually the first steps on an incredible journey to find their missing mother. But the closer they get to the truth, the deeper they fall into a dangerous world of espionage where no one's identity can be trusted. Get ready for a fast-paced, puzzle-packed adventure. With secret codes, hidden identities, and a thrilling family mystery, this is a mission you will not want to put down.
Action Adventure Mystery
9-12 Years 139 Pages
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Thirteen-year-old Max Tilt is facing a mountain of problems: his mother is sick, his father is out of work, and his family is about to lose their home. But everything changes when Max stumbles upon an unpublished manuscript written by his great-great-great-grandfather, the legendary author Jules Verne. Max and his cousin Alex soon discover a mind-blowing secret. Verne's famous stories were not fiction at all, they were fact. The manuscript holds the clues to a hidden treasure so valuable it could save Max's family. But they are not the only ones hunting for it. A strange, skunk-haired man named Spencer Niemend is desperate to find the treasure first and use it to reshape the world. To beat him, Max and Alex must plunge into an unbelievable adventure that will drag them through the ruins of an underwater city, into the jaws of a giant squid, and to the edge of a deadly whirlpool. Dive into a hair-raising journey where classic science fiction becomes a thrilling, real-life fight for survival.
Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
9-12 Years 196 Pages
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Book 4

By: Peter Lerangis
Jack McKinley and his friends have survived ancient traps, mythical beasts, and impossible odds, but their greatest challenge is still waiting for them. In the thrilling fourth chapter of their epic quest, the Select must track down the long-lost Statue of Zeus to recover the next magical Loculus. But time is running out. To undo the damage that has already been done and unlock the secrets of this ancient Wonder, the heroes will have to push themselves further than ever before. They must confront powerful gods, relive brutal battles from the past, and face their own terrifying destinies. If they fail, the destruction of the world is guaranteed. Packed with high-stakes action and jaw-dropping twists, this mythological adventure will keep you glued to the page. Join Jack and his team as they race against the clock to save themselves and humanity from total ruin.
Action Adventure Fantasy
9-12 Years 199 Pages
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Seven Wonders

Lost in Babylon

By: Peter Lerangis
Jack McKinley and his friends are in a desperate race to save their own lives. To survive, they must track down seven magical orbs called Loculi, hidden within the ruins of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But their mission has just taken a devastating turn. After barely surviving the Colossus of Rhodes and securing the first orb, their friend Marco has vanished without a trace. With no clues, no leads, and nowhere else to turn, Jack, Cass, and Aly are forced to put their trust back in Professor Bhegad and the mysterious Karai Institute. Their search for Marco and the next Loculus will plunge them straight into the treacherous sands of Babylon. Get ready for a high-octane adventure packed with ancient secrets, deadly traps, and mythological monsters. As the danger escalates, Jack and his team must rely on their wits and each other to survive a world where nothing is exactly as it seems.
Action Adventure Fantasy
9-12 Years 256 Pages
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The 39 Clues

The 39 Clues

By: Peter Lerangis
Dan and Amy Cahill have faced impossible odds before, but the stakes have never been this devastating. The Vespers, a ruthless and shadowy organization, have crossed a line that changes everything. They have kidnapped Atticus, an eleven-year-old boy who is completely innocent of the Cahill family's ancient secrets and happens to be Dan's only real friend. Now, the brother and sister duo must race against the clock to outsmart their most dangerous enemies yet. The Vespers are demanding the impossible, and failure is not an option. If Dan and Amy cannot decipher the clues and navigate the treacherous path laid out before them, Atticus will pay the ultimate price. Dive into a heart-pounding adventure where every decision could be a matter of life and death. As the tension mounts and the puzzles grow more complex, you will be kept on the edge of your seat, wondering if the Cahills can finally outwit the Vespers before time runs out.
Action Adventure Mystery
13-18 Years 190 Pages
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By: Peter Lerangis
Corey Fletcher has always had a wild imagination, seeing things others miss and cracking jokes nobody else quite understands. But Corey has a secret that goes far beyond a quirky personality: he can travel through time. All he needs is a metal artifact from the past, and he is instantly transported there. While there are hundreds of secret time travelers hidden around the world, including his own grandfather, there has always been one unbreakable rule: no one can change history. That is, until Corey accidentally saves a life during one of his trips. Suddenly, he discovers he is a Throwback, the first person ever with the power to alter the course of human events. But rewriting history comes with a massive price. Now that he has changed the past, Corey's own present is in terrible danger. Dive into this edge-of-your-seat adventure where every leap through time brings new thrills, unexpected twists, and a race to fix a broken timeline before it is too late.
Action Adventure Science Fiction Time Travel
9-12 Years 273 Pages
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The 39 Clues

The Sword Thief

Book 3

By: Peter Lerangis
Amy and Dan Cahill are back on the hunt, and this time, the search for the 39 Clues takes them straight into the heart of Japan. But the brother and sister are not traveling alone. In a desperate move, they have formed an alliance with their notoriously unreliable uncle, Alistair Oh. As they track the hidden life of one of the most fearsome and powerful warriors the world has ever known, Amy and Dan must figure out if this legendary fighter was secretly a Cahill. If he was, his secrets will be heavily guarded by deadly traps and ruthless enemies. With rival family branches closing in and danger waiting around every corner, the price of uncovering the truth might just be lethal. Can Amy and Dan trust their uncle, or are they walking straight into a trap? Step into a globe-trotting mystery packed with ancient swords, secret codes, and thrilling escapes that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Action Adventure Mystery
9-12 Years 163 Pages
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Book 5

By: Peter Lerangis
The epic quest to find the seven magic orbs has hit a terrifying roadblock. Jack, Marco, Cass, and Aly have fought their way through the ruins of the Ancient World, but now they face their most impossible challenge yet. King Uhla'ar has kidnapped Aly, dragging her and a precious orb through a mysterious rift in time. With a merciless giant guarding the opening, Jack and his friends realize their only hope of rescuing Aly is to track down the remaining lost Loculi. Their desperate mission will hurl them across the globe, from dodging a mighty army at the Temple of Artemis to surviving the belly of a beast at the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Ultimately, the journey will force them back to where the nightmare began: the lost city of Atlantis. Prepare for an earth-shattering finale filled with ancient monsters, daring rescues, and heart-pounding battles. The fate of the world hangs in the balance in this explosive conclusion to the Seven Wonders series.
Action Adventure Fantasy
9-12 Years 448 Pages
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Seven Wonders

The Tomb of Shadows

Book 3

By: Peter Lerangis , Torstein Norstrand
Jack McKinley and his friends are running out of time. In a life-or-death race to save themselves and the world, the Select must journey to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, another ruined Wonder of the Ancient World. But this is no ordinary rescue mission. Deep within the rubble and shadows, the friends must confront their own darkest fears and battle ancient enemies that should have stayed buried forever. The stakes are higher than ever as loyalties are tested and promises are shattered. When blood is spilled, Jack and his team are forced into a terrible choice: to survive, they might have to destroy the very thing that could have saved them all. Packed with high-octane action, ancient secrets, and mythological twists, this epic adventure will pull you right into the heart of the danger. Join the Select as they navigate treacherous traps and impossible odds in a thrilling quest where every second counts.
Action Adventure Fantasy
9-12 Years 253 Pages
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The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers

The Dead of Night

Book 3

By: Peter Lerangis , David Pittu
The Vespers have finally gone too far. Amy and Dan Cahill have already endured the heartbreak of watching seven of their family members get kidnapped by this ruthless shadow organization. The Cahills are trained to survive, but the Vespers' latest hostage changes all the rules. They have abducted Atticus, an innocent eleven-year-old boy who knows nothing about the ancient family feud. Worse, he is Dan's only real friend. Now, Dan and Amy are thrust into the most desperate struggle of their lives. They must travel the globe, solve impossible riddles, and deliver a ransom that seems completely out of reach. If they fail to outwit their enemies this time, the unthinkable will happen, and Atticus will not survive. Jump into a high-stakes race against the clock where every clue matters and danger lurks in the shadows. With unbreakable friendships on the line, this thrilling mystery will leave you breathless.
Action Adventure Mystery
9-12 Years 208 Pages
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The 39 Clues

The Viper's Nest

Book 7

By: Peter Lerangis , A. L. Singer
The hunt for the 39 Clues has never been more dangerous. Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, are exhausted, terrified, and running out of places to hide. After witnessing a shocking tragedy, they find themselves wanted by the Indonesian police and trapped on a remote island. To make matters worse, a massive tropical storm is rolling in, and they are stuck with a man who knows far too much about the mysterious death of their parents. Just when Amy and Dan think their situation cannot possibly get any worse, they uncover the most rattling skeleton in their family's closet yet. The terrible truth about their own Cahill branch is finally coming to light, and it might destroy everything they thought they knew. Prepare for a heart-pounding race through the jungle as secrets are exposed and loyalties are tested. Can Amy and Dan survive the storm and the deadly truth, or is this the end of their quest?
Action Adventure Mystery
9-12 Years 215 Pages
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The 39 Clues

Vespers Rising

By: Rick Riordan , Peter Lerangis , Jude Watson , Gordon Korman
The Cahill family has guarded the world's greatest secrets for centuries, believing their search for the Clues was a private family matter. They were wrong. While Amy and Dan have been racing around the globe, a shadowy and ruthless organization known as the Vespers has been watching, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Now, the Vespers are stepping out of the darkness, and they are ready to seize control. The world as you know it is about to change forever. Uncover the hidden history of the Cahills and their ancient enemies in this thrilling continuation of the 39 Clues saga. You will discover the truth behind the original Cahill ancestors and learn about the final, dangerous legacy Grace Cahill left behind for her grandchildren. The race for power has never been more perilous, and the stakes have never been higher.
Action Adventure Fiction Mystery
9-12 Years 240 Pages
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Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers of America

By: Stuart Gibbs , Peter Lerangis , Chris Grabenstein , Lamar Giles , Bruce Hale
Put your detective skills to the ultimate test with a thrilling collection of twenty brain-bending cases. Bestselling author Chris Grabenstein teams up with the Mystery Writers of America to bring you an interactive reading experience where you are the lead investigator. Instead of just following along, you get the chance to unravel the riddles and crack the cases before the authors reveal the final solutions. You will encounter everything from hapless superheroes and stolen squirrel monkeys to haunted basements and highly suspicious triplets. Each story drops you right into the middle of a hilarious, puzzling, or action-packed crime scene. You will need to pay close attention to the clues, analyze the suspects, and use your sharpest logic to figure out who did it. Featuring stories from beloved authors like Peter Lerangis, Stuart Gibbs, Lauren Magaziner, and Kate Milford, this anthology is packed with twists and turns. Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to solve some of the most entertaining mysteries ever written.
Anthologies Mystery Problem Solving Short Stories
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 378 Pages
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Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

By: Chris Grabenstein , Peter Lerangis , Phyllis Reynolds Naylor , Elissa Brent Weissman , Linda Sue Park , Kwame Alexander , Brian Selznick , Rita Williams-Garcia , Grace Lin , Eric Rohmann , Tom Angleberger , Kathi Appelt , Ashley Bryan , Tim Federle , Candace Fleming , Marla Frazee , Chris Gall , Alex Gino , Gordon Korman , Jarrett J. Krosoczka , Thanhha Lai , Gail Carson Levine , Yuyi Morales , R. J. Palacio , Dan Santat , Cynthia Leitich Smith
Have you ever wondered what your favorite authors and illustrators were like before they became famous? Every great storyteller has to start somewhere, and the journey is rarely perfect. This unique and deeply inspiring collection pulls back the curtain on the childhoods of some of today's most beloved creators. Before they were winning massive awards and topping the bestseller lists, these brilliant artists were just regular kids trying to find their creative voices. You will discover the very early, sometimes embarrassing, and always fascinating works of celebrated writers and artists. Read a third grade writing assignment that sparked a lifelong passion, explore the early sketches of a future illustrator, and see the discarded drafts that eventually turned into brilliant poetry. This collection reveals the failures, the rough drafts, and the vital moments of encouragement that helped shape these incredible minds. It is a powerful reminder that creativity takes practice and patience. Whether you love writing, drawing, or just a good story, these vulnerable and smart childhood memories will inspire you to pick up a pencil and start creating your own masterpiece.
Anthologies Biography Creativity Essays Non-Fiction
9-12 Years 208 Pages
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