{"product_id":"the-explorers-the-door-in-the-alley-9781101940082","title":"The Explorers: The Door in the Alley","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing a mysterious society, a secretive past, and a pig in a teeny hat, this is the first book in a new series for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Name of This Book Is a Secret\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mysterious Benedict Society\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKnock once if you can find \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e--but only members are allowed inside. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is one of those stories that starts with a pig in a teeny hat. It's not the one you're thinking about. (This story is way better than that one.) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This pig-in-a-teeny-hat story is filled with adventure and danger. There are missing persons, hired thugs, a mysterious box, a hidden key, famous explorers, a risk-averse boy, and a girl on a rescue mission. Not to mention secrets that are not meant for the faint of heart. But if you are feeling bold, or maybe even a little italic, and if you enjoy derring-dos (and doing dares), this just might be the story for you  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon't miss the sequel: \u003ci\u003eThe Explorers: The Reckless Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e. And it's really not a big deal, but if you find a pig in a teeny hat, please return him to the Explorers Society as soon as humanly possible. Thank you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" A] \u003cb\u003ewildly funny adventure\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . Animals in teeny hats, Wonderland-style logic, and loads of wordplay and sarcasm \u003cb\u003ewill keep readers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003egiggling\u003c\/b\u003e all the way through.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Exhilarating. . . . \u003cb\u003eFans of a Series of Unfortunate Events \u003c\/b\u003ewill be drawn to this.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A rollicking read, \u003cb\u003efull of derring-do and old-fashioned villainy\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eFunny, offbeat, and subversive \u003c\/b\u003e. . . occasional footnotes and other humorous asides from the omniscient narrator break the fourth wall and ramp up the playfulness.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Narrated with \u003cb\u003ea smart, brisk tone \u003c\/b\u003eand plenty of snark . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Door in the Alley\u003c\/i\u003e packs \u003cb\u003eplenty of twists, turns and danger\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdrienne Kress is a writer and an actress born and raised in Toronto. She is the daughter of two high school English teachers, and credits them with inspiring her love of both writing and performing. She also has a cat named Atticus, who unfortunately despises teeny hats. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Explorers: The Door in the Alley\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Explorers: The Reckless Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e. To find out more about Adrienne go to AdrienneKress.com and follow @AdrienneKress on Twitter and Instagram.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914127413522,"sku":"9781101940082","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_42c7e047-ee13-46e5-a94e-3654f133ccad.jpg?v=1738806447","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-explorers-the-door-in-the-alley-9781101940082","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}