The emotional core of this novel involves likeable Alfred's unresolved issues about the death of his mother at age 12, and his sense of loss is palpably heartbreaking. "Publishers Weekly" A great book for boys, as well as reluctant readers, "The Seal of Solomon" tells a rip-roaring story that teens will love and won't be able to put down. "School Library Journal" Sure to attract middle-school readers. Fans of the first episode . . . will not be disappointed. "Kirkus Reviews" As funny as it is scary. "Publishers Weekly on THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ALFRED KROPP" Yancey has hit one out of the park with this original, engaging, sequel-worthy read. "Kirkus Reviews on THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ALFRED KROPP""

RICK YANCEY is the author of the Alfred Kropp series, which includes the Carnegie Medal nominee "The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp," "Alfred Kropp and the Seal of Solomon," and "Alfred Kropp and the Thirteenth Skull." He is also the author of the "New York Times" bestselling "The 5th Wave" and "The Infinite Sea," the Printz Honor book "The Monstrumologist," the "Los Angeles Times" Book Prize finalist "The Curse of the Wendigo," and several adult novels. Rick is a produced playwright and former theater critic, and lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife and three sons. www.rickyancey.com @RickYancey