We are a independent, family owned and operated australian company with over 25 years experience in the book industry. A l tait whats the secret of the book, and why is it so valuable. Tait, who is also the author of the mapmaker chronicles. Come on a journey full of danger, intrigue, adventure and incredible secrets. This exciting fantasy novel aimed at the 9 to 12 age group will satisfy readers, and leave them wanting more. Tait author of the mapmaker chronicles talks about her brandnew series, the ateban cipher full of adventure and danger and a cast of compelling characters. The usborne the book of answerse ateban cipher book 2 by a. Whats the secret of the book, and why is it so valuable. Tait writes fiction and nonfiction for adults under another name.
It follows on from her popular mapmaker chronicles books, appealing to a similar middle grade audience of around 9. But with their enemies close behind them, and new dangers lying ahead, gabe discovers that the biggest secret of all may be his own. If you enjoyed the book of secrets, dont wait to pick up this sequel, which is just as jam. Buy a discounted paperback of the book of secrets online from australias leading online bookstore.
With new, unexpected friends, gabe sets out to uncover the book s secrets and finds himself questioning everything he knows about right and wrong and wondering if hell ever find a way back home. Book cipher is a kind of secret code, that uses a very common article a book as the key. It is a set of two books written for young adults ages 914, but is also a great read for adults take a journey with gabe and band of rebel girls through the. The book of secrets is the first in the ateban cipher series. Its about a young monk who has been living in the abbey all his life, and has never been outside the abbey walls. The ateban cipher, lucien continued, is also known as the book of answers. Maybe merry by a whisker shes fearless, a great leader and.
If you like quest stories like rowan of rin by emily rodda or youre a fan of the rangers apprentice series by john flanagan, then this is the next series for you. Come on a journey full of danger, intrigue, adventure and incredible secrets in the ateban cipher duology. The categories include early childhood, picture story, primary fiction, secondary fiction and primary nonfiction. I was surprised there was so little about this book in this novel in reality, the ateban cipher triggers the plot. The book of secrets ateban cipher, book 1 by a l tait. Gabe stared in horror at the small book in his hand. The ateban cipher book 1 an adventure for fans of emily rodda and rick riordan by a. The light from the low fire danced across its golden cover, setting off a shower of sparkles from the rainbow of jewels that adorned it. The four rebel girls in the ateban cipher novels merry, gwyn, scarlett and midge take centre stage for much of the story. Top authors book next book the book of secrets the first book in the ateban cipher series a novel by a l tait.
In the second ateban cipher novel, gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that gabe has been tasked with protecting. A lively story about friendship and right and wrong. The light from the low fire danced across its golden cover, setting off a shower. Happy book birthday to allison tait and her new baby, the book of secrets. Ateban cipher come on a journey full of danger, intrigue, adventure and incredible secrets. Tait at her website for links to the book of secrets and the book of answers as well as her nottobemissed books. The ateban cipher book 1 an adventure for fans of loading. Gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that gabe has been tasked with protecting. This book is an awesome read for young lads and ladies alike as the main character may be a boy, but its his supporting cast of leading ladies who steal the show at every turn. The usborne the book of answerse ateban cipher book 2 by. Together, the friends race to a remote mountain citadel in the hope of finding a protector they can rely on. Gabe is a young initiate living in an abbey in england during the middles ages, where he is training to be a monk and take orders. My 10 year old loved this and cant wait to read number two. The mapmaker chronicles and the new ateban cipher novels.
It is the first book in al taits new ateban cipher series and certainly leaves you hanging, wanting desperately to know if gabe and his new friends will manage the journey to the book s ultimate destination and learn its secrets. Accepting the book the socalled ateban cipher takes him beyond the world of the monastery, the only home hes ever known, and into the forest and the outside world. The book of secrets an ateban cipher book 1 the book. The book of secrets, the ateban cipher book 1 by a. Toss up between gabe, who is forced to flee his home at the monastery and the feisty and brave merry who leads a gang of outcast girls.
These are the questions gabe must answer when a dying man hands. Forced to flee his home to uncover the secrets hidden in a coded book, sheltered orphan gabe. In the second gripping ateban cipher novel, gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that gabe has been tasked with protecting. Gabes mission of keeping the mysterious cipher book safe is an added complication.
Fine, im going to say it, i kind of, sort of, maybe, seem to like fantasy novels. But their enemies are close behind them, and new dangers lie ahead. Gabe being given an important book, and then doesnt stop from there. From the cloisters of oldham abbey to the castle dungeons, from thick forest to rothwell town, readers will feel like they are there. The book of secrets is an exciting adventure read and an immersive story. The narrative follows gabe, a young monk forced into a world of secrecy, discovery and adventure after a valuable manuscript is thrust into his hands for safe keeping. I highly recommend the book of answers and loved how the two books effortlessly merged into one grand adventure. Booktopia has the book of secrets, the ateban cipher book 1 by a. The gripping and astonishing conclusion to the ateban cipher duology. In the second gripping ateban cipher novel, gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that gabe has been tasked with. As he seeks to decipher the code and find a mystery man who may not even exist, gabe learns that survival must be earned and that some of lifes biggest lessons are not found in books. Lamont books offers a subscription based standing order service with nine monthly packages a year. Tait library book gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that gabe has been tasked with protecting. Readers aged 8 12 who love adventure and a fast paced read favourite character and why.
A new adventure for fans of rick riordan and emily rodda whats the secret of the book, and why is it so valuable. All they have to do is to transmit the location codes that are needed to pinpoint specific words in that book. Usborne the book of secrets and the book of answers youtube. The book of secrets ateban cipher, book 1 by a l tait book cover, description, publication history. With new, unexpected friends, gabe sets out to uncover the books secrets and finds. It follows on from her popular mapmaker chronicles books, appealing to a similar middle grade audience of around 9 to 12 years old. This novel should do well in upper primary, lower secondary and. Luckily, he mets an intrepid band of girls along the way who help him survive amongst the drama and intrigue that swirls around book. Yes, im going to put my own book here, despite the fact that the main protagonist is a boy gabe. The ateban cipher book 1 an adventure for fans of emily rodda. Forced to flee his home to uncover the secrets hidden in a coded book, sheltered orphan gabe discovers a world of danger, intrigue, adventure and unexpected friendship. These are the questions gabe must answer when a dying man hands him a coded manuscript with one instruction.
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