Pages
336
Year
2015
Language
English

About

Archie Dent is convinced that he and his friends Hachi and Fergus are the first three members of a new League of Seven: a group of heroes who come together to fight the Mangleborn whenever the monsters arise to destroy humanity. His belief is put to the test when they are forced to undertake separate missions. Archie and his faithful Tik-Tok servant Mr. Rivets pursue a shapeshifting girl who has stolen the Dragon Lantern, an ancient artifact with mysterious powers. And, Hachi and Fergus travel to New Orleans to find Madame Blavatsky, the only person who knows the circumstances surrounding the death of Hachi's father.

In the course of their adventures, the three heroes meet potential candidates to join their League. At the same time, they learn deep-rooted secrets that could destroy the League forever...

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"The League of Seven is amazingly interesting, unique, and captivating. From the steam-powered, clockwork-run 1870s setting to the persistent protagonist to the fresh takes on important historical events and figures, the novel is hard to put down. Although it is written for a middle school audience, it also provides a clean, fast-paced romp for older students who do not mind an easy read."
VOYA 5Q, 4P M J on The League of Seven
"An enticing alternate history presents an America in which Native tribes have as much power and presence as Yankees…. Gratz has created an imaginative world with appeal far beyond its immediate middle-grade market."
Publishers Weekly on The League of Seven
"This hybrid of steampunk and alternate American history features… three highly likable leads in a yarn rip-roaring from start to finish."
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  • ATOSGrade Level 5.1
  • Interest LevelsMG

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