{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-arkaim-9798986162928","title":"The Secrets of Arkaim","description":"\u003cp\u003eJon and Frank want nothing more than to \u003cstrong\u003ewin\u003c\/strong\u003e West Hills \u003cstrong\u003eZodiac Games\u003c\/strong\u003e but... sneaky rules, ancient artifacts and one creepy shadow may \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ebeat them all\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated competition approaches, and 11-year-old gifted twins Jon and Frank Reed are eager to compete. That is... \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eif the judges can decide on the rules\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will take all their gifts and knowledge to help Aries house win the coveted title of Zodiac champions. But the competition is not the only game being played at West Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mysterious shadow figure is haunting Jon while he sleeps and trying to tempt him down a dark path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomething even more sinister is happening to the young telepathy students. When his classmates begin suffering from dangerous outbursts of fear and paranoia, Frank worries he could be next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Frank's fear and Jon's secrets prevent them from uncovering the truth? It's a race to solve these mysteries \u003cstrong\u003ebefore someone gets hurt... or \u003cem\u003eworse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in the middle grade fantasy series The Reeds of West Hills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePadgett, B. E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - B. E. Padgett is a poet and children's author in the Pacific Northwest. She was a student affair professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in English: Professional and Creative Writing at Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest. Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills. Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.","brand":"Emerald Forest Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50661696012562,"sku":"9798986162928","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8ab345e6-e0b1-4c8b-98bf-710014080ae2.jpg?v=1751121314","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secrets-of-arkaim-9798986162928","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}