A. M. Morgen

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever. Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan. Second, unless he sells everything, he's about to lose his house. So when his family's last heirloom, a priceless map to the Star of Victory (a unique gem said to bring its owner success in any battle) is stolen by a nefarious group of criminals, George knows that there is no one less lucky--or more alone--than he is. That is until Ada Byron, the future Countess of Lovelace, bursts into his life. She promises to help George recover his family legacy, and is determined to find her own father along the way--all in a flying machine she built herself. Joined by a mischievous orangutan and the long-lost son of an infamous pirate, Ada and George take off on a cross-continent journey through the skies that will change their lives, and perhaps the world, forever.

The Inventors at

Get ready for heart-pounding action, mystery, and hijinks in the thrilling sequel to The Inventors at No. 8! Things are finally looking up for George, the 3rd Lord of Devonshire. Not only did he and his friends outwit a nefarious criminal organization, the extremely rare (and extremely valuable) mushrooms growing in his attic ensure he'll never need money again. After years of misery, George is no longer the unluckiest boy in London. Nothing could go wrong... Until Don Nadie, the leader of the Society of Nobodies, moves in next door with his sights set on George...and everything goes wrong. Overnight, George finds himself framed for poisoning the king (a crime he most assuredly did not commit) and once again on the run with his best friend Ada Byron, the future Countess of Lovelace. Together, they must navigate the high seas in Ada's latest invention, a submersible mechanical whale, all while trying to stay one step ahead of their enemies. Chased to the ends of the earth, it's up to George, Ada, and their friends to clear the Devonshire name-and maybe even save the world. In this rollicking sequel, author A.M. Morgen raises the stakes and delivers a humor- and heart-filled story sure to appeal to fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Inquisitor's Tale.

The Inventors and the Lost Island

George, 3e Lord de Devonshire, est le garçon le plus malchanceux de Londres. Pourquoi ? 1. Sa mère est morte en lui donnant naissance. 2. Il a perdu absolument tous ses proches avant ses dix ans (sa gouvernante s’est étouffée avec un caramel, son père s’est tué dans un accident de patins à roulettes, et les rares domestiques qui restaient se sont enfuis sans demander leur reste). 3. Sa seule compagnie est un vieux valet muet, qui vient également de disparaître. 4. Il comptait vendre son unique possession de valeur : la carte au trésor de son grand-père, mais celle-ci s’est volatilisée (avec le valet ?) Place à Ada Byron, sa jeune voisine, avec son franc-parler, son sens de l’aventure et ses inventions extraordinaires. Avec son fabuleux oiseau mécanique, elle emmène George sur les traces du voleur, et sans doute celle du trésor, la mystérieuse étoile de la victoire ! À partir de 10 ans

A. M. Morgen

About

Books

Join the club