The Quest for the Kid

Written by Adrienne Kress

Part of the The Explorers series

Kidnapped again, Sebastian's fate hangs in the balance as Evie searches for her missing grandfather.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 97 ratings

384 pages· 87,056 words· Est. 12 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of mystery and danger, Sebastian is kidnapped once more, leaving Evie desperate to find her missing grandfather, the leader of the Filipendulous Five. As an explorer dangles from a cliff, the stakes rise in this thrilling adventure. Will Evie uncover the truth and save her friends, or will the secrets of the Explorers series remain hidden? Dive into a tale filled with peril and bravery, where every twist could be the last.

From the publisher

The third book in the Explorers series has more mystery, more bravery, more danger than ever before! The perfect read for fans of Chris Grabenstein and The Mysterious Benedict Society! Sebastian is still at large, kidnapped again!Evie is still missing her grandfather, the leader of the Filipendulous Five!And there’s still an explorer hanging from the edge of a perilous cliff!All this and more in the third book in the Explorers series: The Quest for the Kid. PRAISE FOR THE THE EXPLORERS SERIES: [A] wildly funny adventure. . . . Animals in teeny hats, Wonderland-style logic, and loads of wordplay and sarcasm will keep readers giggling all the way through. –Kirkus Reviews Exhilarating. . . . Fans of a Series of Unfortunate Events will be drawn to this. –Booklist A rollicking read, full of derring-do and old-fashioned villainy. –School Library Journal Funny, offbeat, and subversive . . . occasional footnotes and other humorous asides from the omniscient narrator break the fourth wall and ramp up the playfulness. –The Horn Book Magazine Narrated with a smart, brisk tone and plenty of snark. . . . The Explorers: The Door in the Alley packs plenty of twists, turns and danger. –Shelf Awareness

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