The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine

Praise for The World-Famous Nine:
A #2 New York Times Bestseller 
A Barnes & Noble Young Reader Pick of the Month

"Imaginative and entertaining.… Readers will breathlessly turn the pages as they wonder: Can the duo solve the mysteries of The Nine in time to save it from those who wish it—and them—ill?" I>Bookpage

"The department store offers a rich setting for adventure…. Mystery in a wondrous environment melds with family history and a tinge of magic in this tale for detail-oriented young readers." I>Shelf Awareness

"Ben Guterson dives headlong into adventure, employing imagination and humorous situations to instantly charm readers." —Publishers Weekly

"The Nine is a fantastical place full of shops and activities that will surely tickle readers’ imaginations."—School Library Journal

"Like Hogwarts, Narnia, or Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, The Nine is a place full of wonders and secrets. Add a kid with a brave heart, and this puzzly, page-turning mystery swept me away." —Elise Broach, award-winning author of Masterpiece and Duet

"An imaginative, suspenseful story. Young readers will delight in exploring The Nine." —Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of the Book Scavenger series and Sisterhood of Sleuths

"You won’t be able to stop planning your own trip." —Cory Leonardo, author of The Simple Art of Flying

"An instant classic." —Chris Baron, author of The Magical Imperfect, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book

"A perfect blend of whimsy, humor, and adventure!"