Paul Aertker verweeft zijn uitgebreide internationale ervaring en meertalige achtergrond in boeiende verhalen die resoneren met jonge lezers. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door een "campy" smaak, waarbij humor en spanning op een manier worden gecombineerd die zowel aarzelende lezers als avontuurzoekers aanspreekt. Aertkers werk wordt geprezen om zijn wereldwijde perspectief en leeftijdsgeschikte taal, waardoor het een waardevolle bron is voor zowel kinderen als volwassenen die fantasievol verhalen vertellen waarderen.
Set in a captivating world of mystery, this middle-grade adventure weaves together themes of friendship and courage. Young readers will embark on an exciting quest reminiscent of a Da Vinci Code tailored for kids, engaging their imaginations and problem-solving skills. Celebrated for its excellence in independent publishing, this book has garnered prestigious awards, making it a must-read for young adventurers seeking both thrills and heartfelt connections.
Crime Travelers Spy School Mystery & International Adventure Series
A thirteen-year-old discovers a baby alone on his father's hotel roof and uncovers a revived kidnapping operation by the Good Company. In Brainwashed (Crime Travelers #1), Lucas spearheads the New Resistance, a group of teenage spies navigating Paris's iconic locations, from catacombs to the Eiffel Tower. They embark on a mission to thwart a brainwashing ceremony threatening their freedom. This action-packed adventure is designed to engage reluctant readers with its thrilling urban escapades and relatable characters.
"This middle grade series reads like the Bourne Identity - but for kids." - Mark Robichaux, Editor, New Yorker #1 Best selling series in chldren's travel - THE UNBELIEVABLE CONCLUSION TO THE CRIME TRAVELERS MYSTERY SERIES - Age Level: 8 - 14 - US Grade Level: 2nd - 8th - NOW WITH ILLUSTRATIVE MAPS
"Lucas has spent an exciting time in Paris preventing dirty deeds by Siba Gunerro and the Good Company. Now he is now on a mission to learn more about his mother and speeds to Rome with his friends. They stow away on a cargo ship carrying diamonds that may hold the secret of his past and could destroy the evil Good Company."--Publisher's description