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Above

By Roland Smith
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Pat O'Toole and his brother Coop are fleeing a hidden enemy with the help of Kate, a girl who has lived underground her whole life. As they escape a cult beneath New York City led by Kate's grandfather, they uncover a dangerous plot that could impact the entire world. Together, they must decide whether to confront the threat directly or remain fugitives. The thrilling conclusion to the adventure begun in Beneath, this young adult novel combines suspense, action, and emotional depth.
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Ideal for young adult readers who enjoy fast-paced, suspenseful adventures with emotional and social themes.

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Pat O'Toole, his brother Coop, and their new companion, Kate, have narrowly escaped the cultlike community below New York City but must try to stop the cult's leader, Kate's grandfather.

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What dangers lurk above?

Pat O'Toole and his brother, Coop, are on the run from an enemy that specialises in hiding in plain sight. Along with their new companion, Kate, they've narrowly escaped a cult-like community situated beneath the streets of New York City.

Kate has lived underground since birth, and the world above thrills her, but it's treacherous as well. With the cult's leader—Kate's grandfather—hatching a new scheme of global consequence, the three runaways may be the only ones who can stop him.

Will they face him head-on, or will they spend the rest of their lives as fugitives?

The adventure that started Beneath concludes Above in this action-packed middle-grade thriller by Roland Smith!

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Praise for Above: "Smith keeps suspense thumping and pages turning... Compulsive reading all the way to the end." – Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Beneath: "A tightly plotted mystery that incorporates themes of nonconformity and social rebellion... Humor, a perilous setting, [and] intense relationships... give the story emotion and grit." – Publishers Weekly

"A fast-paced, compelling read. Fans of Smith will not be disappointed." – Booklist

"Avid lovers of adventure fiction will enjoy this quick read." – School Library Journal

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545564892

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 336

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Roland Smith Young Adult

About the Author

Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jack's Run, Zach's Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com.

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