Moving Target
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 8 hour read

Moving Target

By Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Book #1 in the Moving Target series

A girl uncovers her ancient bloodline and must find a legendary artifact to save the world.

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256 pages· 58,608 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Cassie Arroyo's life shatters when her father is attacked in Rome. As she delves into the mystery, she discovers her ancient lineage and a connection to the Spear of Destiny, a powerful artifact. Pursued by a deadly organization, Cassie must solve cryptic clues with her friends to locate the Spear. Her quest is not just about survival; the world's fate hangs in the balance. Can Cassie unlock the secrets of her heritage before it's too late? This thrilling adventure is packed with riddles and myth, promising an unforgettable journey.

From the publisher

In this exciting and action-packed adventure by an award-winning author, a young girl discovers her secret ancient bloodline. The fate of her family, and the world, may rest in her hands…Cassie Arroyo, an American studying in Rome, has her world ripped apart when someone tries to kill her father, an art history professor at an Italian university. Is she their next target?Cassie sets out to uncover what is happening, only to learn that she is a member of an ancient bloodline that enables her to use the Spear of Destiny–a legendary object that can shape the future. Now running from a secret organization intent on killing those from her bloodline, Cassie must–with the help of some friends–decipher the clues that will lead her to the Spear. Her life–and the fate of the world–depends on it.Christina Diaz Gonzalez has created a fast-paced thrill-ride of a book, rich with riddles and myth, that young readers will not be able to put down.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
58,608
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~681L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AmericaBooks about deathBooks about ItalyBooks about violence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
176794
Publication
Published
August 30, 2016
First published
August 25, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545773195

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