# The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Hardcover

by **Tracey Hecht** (Author), **Kate Liebman** (Illustrator)

****_The Nocturnals_, a Kids' Indie Next Winner, is perfect for readers transitioning from _Humphrey_ and _Bad Guys_ to longer chapter books.****

It is a fun-filled adventure series about three unlikely animals who solve unpredictable mysteries with friendship, teamwork, and humor.

Animals are disappearing without a trace--and it's up to Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider, to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes, and some silly bats, the Nocturnals journey to the depths of the earth and play a wacky, high-stakes game that will determine their survival.

**GREAT FOR KIDS AGES 8-11**  

-   Blends unusual animals and science for STEAM readers!
-   Now an AR Quiz
-   Full-color illustrations at the start of each chapter
-   Bonus Book Content: Nonfiction Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, and Book Club Questions.

**Turnkey Activities for Librarians & Teachers**  
Complimentary printables on the book's website include:

-   Animal Mask Crafts, Bingo & Word Games
-   Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides

**READ ALL FOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE NOCTURNALS**  
In the second chapter book, _The Ominous Eye_, Dawn a serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin, and Bismark a pint-sized sugar glider investigate a sudden jolt that cracks the earth! They meet a mysterious reptile, a tuatara, who claims the beast who caused the crack may strike again. But can this tuatara be trusted? The Nocturnals team up with a fun array of forest animals to uncover the truth!

### Author Biography

Tracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur who created _The Nocturnals_, the critically acclaimed middle grade and early reader series. The American Booksellers Association chose her first book, _The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions_, as a Kids' Indie Next List pick. In addition, her Grow & Read early reader book, _The Chestnut Challenge_, was given a Mom's Choice Gold Award. With the New York Public Library, she has also created a Read Aloud Writing Program that has since been conducted in hundreds of schools, libraries, and bookstores. Other books in the Nocturnals middle grade series include _The Ominous Eye, The Fallen Star_, and _The Hidden Kingdom_. Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband and four children.

Kate Liebman is an artist who lives and works in New York City. She graduated from Yale University and has an MFA from Columbia University. Kate contributes to the Brooklyn Rail, and has shown her work at multiple galleries. She grew up in Santa Monica, California.

**Number of Pages:** 232

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 8.1 x 5.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 19, 2016

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Mysterious Abductions

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.2

**Point Value:** 4

## Details

- **Price:** 15.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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