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“Amy hugged Sinead, and Dan scratched Saladin. "Later, Saladin. Take it easy on Kabra. On second thought, don't.”

Quote by Gordon Korman

Book:The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot

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The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot

In the first book of the Cahills vs. Vespers series, 'The Medusa Plot' introduces readers to the world of The 39 Clues. The story revolves around a mysterious organization known as Vespers, which poses a threat to the Cahill family, a group of individuals with a rich history and a hidden inheritance. The siblings must navigate through a series of challenges and solve complex puzzles to uncover the truth behind the Medusa Plot and prevent a catastrophic event. more

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Gordon Korman, born on October 23, 1963, is a renowned Canadian author specializing in young adult literature. His works are highly appreciated for their humor and insightful exploration of various issues faced by teenagers. more

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“You two have to promise to be careful!" Sinead handed Amy a small plastic bag. "I made you a going-away present–a high-powered miniature smoke bomb. Could come in handy against the Vespers. It works with knockout gas, so I tossed in a couple of breathing filters." "That's the Cahill equivalent of a Hallmark moment," Dan observed. "A smoke bomb. When you care enough to send the very best–explosives." "I'm not a flowers-and-candy kind of girl," Sinead informed him.”

Source: The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot

“Don't think of it as losing a boyfriend. Think of it as gaining a stalker." -Dan Cahill”

Thinking Losing

Author:Gordon Korman

“Nellie Gomez awoke to a splitting headache. Worse, she was still hungry. "Where's my croissant?" she demanded of the person leaning over her. "Dear child," came a strangely familiar voice. "Don't 'dear child' me!" she snapped. The twenty-two-year-old punk rocker ran black-polished fingernails through black-and-orange-dyed hair, which did nothing to soothe the pounding behind her black-shaded eyes. "Give me my croissant or I'll–" It was then that she suddenly realized she was threatening the venerable Alistair Oh. "Alistair, what are you doing here?”

Source: The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot

“The computer beeped as the upload completed. A moment later, Ian Kabra appeared on the screen. Dan was surprised. "Hey, Ian, isn't it, like, two in the morning back there?" "It's called jet lag," Ian informed him. "I'm still on London time. I don't suppose you savages have any tea in this mausoleum." "There's a diet Snapple in the fridge." Ian shuddered. "I thought not.”

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Book:The Medusa Plot

Source: The Medusa Plot

“Dan instantly recognized the angry scratch that stretched from the corner of Ian's eye all the way along the olive skin to his chin. "Have you been messing with Saladin?" "No. Saladin has been messing with me," Ian shot back. "He isn't big on Lucians," Dan explained. "Animals are really good judges of character.”

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Author:Gordon Korman

“We don't have to love it. We just have to steal it.”

Author:Gordon Korman

“There's always a way," his sister lectured. "We'll need help, though." "What help?" Amy grinned. "Sometimes it doesn't hurt to be a part of the most powerful family in human history.”

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Book:The Medusa Plot

Source: The Medusa Plot

“Those heart-hammering nightmares that start to lose coherence even as you're waking up from them, but that still manage to leave their moldering fingerprints all across your day.”

Heart Stills Loses Wake Up Manage Nightmare Waking Coherence Fingerprints

Author:Mike Carey

“the Devil's hand directs our every move - / the things we loathed become the things we love”

Hands Moving Devil

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

“Here's some more stuff we're going to need." 1 pair coveralls 1 extension ladder (30 foot) 1 glass cutter 1 artist's portfolio (large) 1 water pistol 1 bottle india ink 1 portable trampoline (collapsible) 1 bicycle w/basket 4 pizza boxes Jonah whistled. "I hope you've got some crazy evil-genius strategy, 'cause–straight up–I don't get it.”