This action novel delivers its advertised thrills. "Kirkus Reviews" With nonstop action, wry humor and enough plot 'zigs' instead of 'zags', this rollicking page-turner is just plain fun. "VOYA" A great book for boys, as well as reluctant readers . . . teens will love and won't be able to put down. "School Library Journal on ALFRED KROPP AND THE SEAL OF SOLOMON" Like J. K Rowling, first time YA novelist Yancey deftly leavens the heavier plot elements with humor; this story of a big-headed loser is 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