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In this award-winning book inspired by true events, 7th grade turns out to be anything but normal when teachers announce the students' bloodless revolution succeeded and they are now in charge. After conducting a secret-ballot vote on policy, the 7th graders emerge to find the school evacuated and the FBI lurking outside with the task of unearthing a treasure of national importance. The students' mission is clear-discover the treasure before the FBI locks down the building.To stay one step ahead of the FBI, they must delve into history and amass an arsenal to defend their school ... because this is WAR!

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... combines treasure hunting, Revolutionary-era U.S. history, and teamwork ... reads like a National Treasure and Spy Kids movie combined. School Library Journal 7th Grade Revolution is a thrilling and engrossing ride through past and present based on real events in North Carolina. Though technically a middle grade book, I feel readers of all ages will enjoy this novel. Trust me, you won't want to put it down. Midwest Book Review Liana Gardner draws inspiration from real students who led a revolution in their school as part of a project. Gardner's 7th Grade Revolution brings this to life, beginning with the students succeeding, but the story quickly weaves in a thriller and adventure twist, tying in a mysterious connection to history The students defend their school in ways reminiscent of Home Alone as the students race against the FBI to find this hidden treasure. With stunning illustrations, 7th Grade Revolution is a treasure hunting adventure exploring themes of friendship, growing up, teamwork, and history. Readers' Favorite

7th Grade Revolution is a thrilling and engrossing ride through past and present based on real events in North Carolina. Though technically a middle grade book, I feel readers of all ages will enjoy this novel. Trust me, you won't want to put it down. Tracy Riva, Midwest Book Review .. . a stunning new Middle Grade novel that is part historical fiction, part action adventure mystery, and all around fun. Featuring a cast of wacky, interesting kids I was hooked on page one and enjoyed every twist and turn of the creative plot. Gardner is a writer to watch. Dan Elish, Award-Winning Author of BORN TOO SHORT: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket Case .. . an exciting, smartly written book filled with adventure, intrigue, and history in a modern school setting. Luke Spooner's accompanying art is simply spot on. I can't wait for my daughter to read this, and there's no higher compliment than that. Mercedes M. Yardley, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author of Little Dead Red

7th Grade Revolution is a thrilling and engrossing ride through past and present based on real events in North Carolina. Though technically a middle grade book, I feel readers of all ages will enjoy this novel. Trust me, you won't want to put it down. Tracy Riva, Midwest Book Review .. . a stunning new Middle Grade novel that is part historical fiction, part action adventure mystery, and all around fun. Featuring a cast of wacky, interesting kids I was hooked on page one and enjoyed every twist and turn of the creative plot. Gardner is a writer to watch. Dan Elish, Award-Winning Author of BORN TOO SHORT: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket Case .. . an exciting, smartly written book filled with adventure, intrigue, and history in a modern school setting. Luke Spooner's accompanying art is simply spot on. I can't wait for my daughter to read this, and there's no higher compliment than that. Mercedes M. Yardley, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author of Little Dead Red

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Liana Gardner is the multi-award-winning author of 7th Grade Revolution, The Journalof Angela Ashby, and Speak No Evil.The daughter of a rocket scientist and an artist, Liana is an EXP volunteer (expfuture.org) whohelpsprepare students for a meaningful place in the world of tomorrow.Engaged in a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Liana spends much of her time at home, but her imagination takes her wherever she wants to go.Luke Spooneris agraduate of the University of Portsmouth. He is a full-time illustrator whose works have included stories by Neil Gaiman, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.

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