Becca and the Prisoner's Cross

Written by Tony Abbott

Part of the Copernicus Archives series

Time blackouts threaten a relic hunt. Can she solve the mystery before enemies strike?

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208 pages· 37,794 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Becca, a language expert, faces mysterious time blackouts as she races through London with her family. Her uncontrolled trips to the 16th century reveal secrets that could lead enemies to a powerful relic. With the ruthless Teutonic Order closing in, Becca must decipher cryptic clues left by Copernicus himself. Can she harness her unique abilities to protect her loved ones and outsmart their foes? The stakes are high as history and danger collide in a thrilling quest across hidden crypts and ancient secrets.

From the publisher

Travel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of the adventure.The Copernicus Archives #2: Becca and the Prisoner’s Cross is studious language expert Becca’s thrilling first-person account of the next stop in the Kaplans’ perilous journey. As Becca and her family race through London, it’s up to Becca to make sense of the strange time blackouts she’s experiencing before the evil Teutonic Order beats them to the next relic. Or worse, hurts the people she loves.Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson, Becca and the Prisoner’s Cross continues the thrilling Copernicus Legacy quest and brings one of the characters into the spotlight.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language ArtsBecca’s unique abilities are their best hope for finding the relic, but what if her uncontrolled trips to the past are the very thing that leads their enemies right to it?Time Travel Blackouts: Experience history firsthand as Becca is uncontrollably thrown back into 16th-century London, witnessing secrets from five hundred years ago.Code Breaking Adventure: Help Becca decipher cryptic clues left by Nicolaus Copernicus himself, hidden within a secret diary and ancient paintings.A Perilous Hunt for Ancient Relics: The race is on to find the next piece of a powerful, mysterious device before the ruthless Teutonic Order can get their hands on it.A Race Against Time: From the Tower of London to hidden crypts, the Kaplan family must follow a trail of historical clues with enemies closing in at every turn.

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