Book details
Cragbridge Hall, Book One: The Inventor's Secret
Description
Imagine a school in the year 2074 where students don't read history, but watch it happen around them; where running in gym class isn't around a track, but up a virtual mountain; and where learning about animals means becoming one through an avatar. Welcome to Cragbridge Hall.Twins Abby and Derick Cragbridge are excited as to use their famed grandfather's inventions at their new school. But when their grandfather and parents go missing, the twins must follow a mysterious trail of clues in order to find out where their family is, learn who they can trust, and discover what secrets are hidden within Cragbridge Hall.Abby and Derick are soon caught in a race against a fierce adversary to discover their grandfather's greatest secret-a dangerous discovery that could alter both history and reality.
Age
9-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'The Inventor's Secret' offers a thrilling adventure that combines history, science, and fantasy, making it an exciting read for young readers who enjoy immersive storytelling and imaginative plots.
- Educational Value: Through its inventive narrative, the book introduces readers to various historical figures and events, encouraging them to learn more about history and appreciate the impact of past inventions on the modern world.
- Positive Themes: Chad Morris weaves important themes such as friendship, courage, and the value of knowledge throughout the story, providing readers with positive messages that can be applied to their own lives.
- Innovative World-Building: The book features a unique setting in Cragbridge Hall, an academy filled with futuristic technology and holographic historical figures, offering a captivating world that sparks the imagination and invites readers to ponder the possibilities of technology and education.