The Arctic Code [Paperback]

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Arctic Code is the first book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby.

It is the near future, and the earth has entered a new ice age. Eleanor Perry lives in Tucson, one of the most popular destinations for refugees of the Freeze. She is the daughter of a climatologist who is trying to find new ways to preserve human life on the planet. Dr. Perry believes that a series of oil deposits she has found in the Arctic may hold the key to our survival. Thats when she disappearsbut not before sending Eleanor a series of cryptic messages that point to a significant and mysterious discovery. Now its up to Eleanor to go find her.

This search will launch Eleanor on a breathless race to unlock the mysteries of what has happened to our planet, solving the riddle of the cold that could be humanitys endand uncovering a threat to the earth that may not be of this world.

• A High-Stakes Quest:To find her missing mother, twelve-year-old Eleanor must journey into the treacherous, frozen landscape of the Arctic Circle.
• A New Ice Age World:Explore a near-future Earth gripped by a global freeze, where humanity huddles in refugee cities and survival is a daily struggle.
• A Powerful Corporate Conspiracy:Eleanor’s mother didn’t just disappear—she discovered a secret that a powerful energy corporation will do anything to control.
• An Unbreakable Mother-Daughter Bond:Driven by love and a series of cryptic clues, Eleanor will risk everything to bring her mom home.

An exciting, thought-provoking adventure. -Booklist (starred review)

This is an exciting, page-turning tale. Middle grade readers will be compelled by Eleanors daredevil adventure to find her mom and thrilled as she unearths some startling secrets. -School Library Joul³*