The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions
Description
The Nocturnals, a Kids' Indie Next Winner, is a fun-filled chapter book adventure series about three unusual animals who solve unpredictable mysteries with friendship, teamwork, and humor. Perfect for fans of Humphrey and InvestiGators.
Animals are disappearing without a trace—and it’s up to Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider, to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes, and some silly bats, the Nocturnals journey to the depths of the earth and play a wacky, high-stakes game that will determine their survival.
GREAT FOR KIDS AGES 8-11
- Blends unusual animals and science for STEAM readers!
- Now an AR Quiz
- Full-color illustrations at the start of each chapter
- Bonus Book Content: Nonfiction Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, and Book Club Questions
Turnkey Activities for Librarians & Teachers
Complimentary printables on the book's website include:
Animal Mask Crafts, Bingo & Word Game Activities
Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides
READ ALL FOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE NOCTURNALS
In the second chapter book, The Ominous Eye, Dawn a serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin, and Bismark a pint-sized sugar glider investigate a sudden jolt that cracks the earth! They meet a mysterious reptile, a tuatara, who claims the beast who caused the crack may strike again. But can this tuatara be trusted? The Nocturnals team up with a fun array of forest animals to uncover the truth!
Praise for The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions
“Featuring spirited animal characters who deal with real-life scenarios in a relatable way...the books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship and what it means to forge positive relationships.”
— Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
“The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud.”
— New York Post
“The Nocturnals is an enchanting story about a group of animals who band together to protect their friends and find adventure. The characters are delightful and the nighttime landscape is captivating. It was just as I expected—because the best stories always take place in the dark!”
— R.L. Stine, Author of Goosebumps
“With numerous sequels already in the pipeline, Tracey Hecht's whimsical animal adventure is poised to deliver a raft of silliness, sweetness, and positive messages for years to come.”
— Common Sense Media
“This is an adventure worth reading, filled with excitement, danger, suspense and surprise. Each chapter begins with a small illustration and the language is clear and easy to understand.”
— School Library Connection
“A delightful adventure about the power of uncommon traits and the joys of newfound friendship.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“The characters are humorous and well developed, and the fast-moving plot features intrigue, unexpected twists, and the innovative hybrid hockey game. Accessible to upper elementary while sufficiently sophisticated for middle school, this new animal fantasy series should prove popular.”
— Booklist
“It’s the perfect reminder that some outside-of-the-curriculum learning can be some of the best ways to expand your imagination – and your world.”
— Nate Berkus, Author of The Things That Matter
“Tracey Hecht’s first novel is an appealing page-turner for middle-school readers, combining a likable cadre of unusual animal characters with fast-paced, clever dialogue and, of course, plenty of suspense.”
— BookPage