The Stolen Chapters (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781481409223)

Owen, Kiel, and Bethany confront secrets, stolen memories, and some very familiar faces in the follow-up to the second book in the New York Times bestselling series, The Story Thieves--which was called a "fast-paced, action-packed tale" by School Library Journal--from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.

Owen Conners's whole life changed the day he found out his classmate Bethany was half-fictional, and could take him into any book in the library. Which story would they jump into next? Another fantasy, like the Kiel Gnomenfoot, Magic Thief books? Maybe something with superheroes? Owen's up for anything except mysteries--those just have too many hidden clues, twists that make no sense, and an ending you never see coming.

Then Owen wakes up in a real-life mystery with a memory that's been erased and too many questions. How did Kiel Gnomenfoot lose all of his magic? Where is Bethany? And who's the annoying guy wearing the question mark mask and Sherlock Holmes hat, taunting Owen and Kiel that Bethany is in grave danger?

Bethany is trapped in a hidden room that's slowly filling with water, and she can't escape until her friends find her. But is she imprisoned by more than just chains and a locked door? What's she hiding from Owen and Kiel?

Maybe some mysteries just shouldn't be solved...

Please note: The black bars in the first nine chapters are intended.

Author: James Riley
ISBN-10: 1481409220
ISBN-13: 9781481409223
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2016
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181440 / Stolen Chapters


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2015
School Library Journal 02/01/2016 pg. 86
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 103 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw