The League and the Lantern

The League and the Lantern is the first book in a new adventure series for middle-school readers. It follows Jake Herndon as he navigates a thrilling 48-hour fight for survival on the streets of Chicago with new classmates Lucy and TJ after a dangerous organization invades their seventh-grade sleepover. As they evade danger, the trio unravels a mystery dating back to the Civil War and discovers an incredible secret about Jake’s family. Full of unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud humor, the debut novel from Brian Wells offers an epic adventure about courage, family, and friendship, without objectionable language or inappropriate themes. Additionally, the book incorporates 140 vocabulary words essential for middle-school success and offers a free downloadable study guide on the book's website.