Deze romanserie duikt in het mysterie van onsterfelijkheid, waarbij elke aflevering is gekoppeld aan een van de vijf menselijke zintuigen. Volg een spannende zoektocht naar een oude formule die eeuwig leven belooft, en ontdek verborgen waarheden die verder gaan dan de gewone waarneming. Dompel jezelf onder in een wereld vol raadsels, waarin elk zintuig weer een stukje van de puzzel ontsluit.
When investigators Cass & Max-Ernest set out to discover the history of the mysterious Symphony of Smells, they become embroiled in an experiment involving kidnapped children & the secret of eternal youth. Together they must come up with a plan to rescue their classmate from a hideous fate & escape the pyramid of the Midnight Sun.
Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year old heroes, Cass and Max-Ernest. Or about how a mysterious box of vials, the Symphony of Smells, sends them on the trail of a magician who has vanished under strange (and stinky) circumstances. And he certainly wouldn't want you to know about the hair-raising adventures that follow and the nefarious villains they face. You see, not only is the name of this book secret, the story inside is, too. For it concerns a secret. A Big Secret.
Beware Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. OK, I warned you. But if you think I'll give anything away, or tell you that this is the sequel to my first literary endeavor, The Name of This Book is Secret, you're wrong. I'm not going to remind you of how we last left our heroes, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they awaited intiation into the mysterious Terces Society, or the ongoing fight against the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais. I certainly won't be telling you about how the kids stumble upon the Museum of Magic, where they finally meet the amazing Pietro Oh, blast I've done it again. Well, at least I didn't tell you about the missing Sound Prism, the nefarious Lord Pharaoh, or the mysterious creature born in a bottle over 500 years ago, the key to the biggest secret of all. I really can't help myself, now can I? Let's face it - if you're reading this, it's too late.
Cass, Max-Ernest and Yo-Yoji, the youngest members of the top-secret Terces Society, have been given a crucial mission: to track down a cursed Aztec tuning fork that has the power to recreate any flavour the user has ever tasted.
When Cass dared to taste the Midnight Sun's deadly chocolate, her mind was transported back to medieval England, leaving her body in a coma. She helps the founder of the Terces Society to escape the wicked clutches of the Midnight Sun and finally finds the secret but, to her horror, wakes from her coma she has forgetten everything.
Ho sempre temuto l'arrivo di questo giorno. Un segreto è tale se resta segreto, no? Invece ci siamo arrivati: al quinto e ultimo (giuro!) libro della saga sui miei segreti, appunto. Una gita di classe al museo locale di storia naturale diventa di colpo pericolosa - mortale, oserei dire... e non nel senso che si muore di noia - quando Cass rompe accidentalmente il dito di una mummia di inestimabile valore. Come punizione per questo "crimine" vandalico, Cass e i suoi amici Max-Ernest e Yo-Yoji vanno a lavorare per il curatore della mostra egizia e finiscono per prendersi tutta la colpa quando scoppia la tragedia. Per lavare ogni macchia dai propri nomi - e, sperano, per svelare finalmente il Segreto - i tre devono inoltrarsi in una terra di maestose piramidi, tombe polverose, misteriosi geroglifici e morti che camminano. Che sia l'Egitto? Io direi un luogo ancora più bizzarro... Intanto, il Segreto è sempre annidato chissà dove. Voialtri ve ne state là fuori, tranquilli, a parlarne, mentre la mia vita - e la mia scorta di cioccolato - sono già in grave pericolo. Quindi vi prego... anzi no, qui ci vuole la ciliegina sulla torta, vi supplico: fermate questa folle corsa! E, soprattutto, non toccate questo libro!
The Terces Society are accused of stealing an Ancient Egyptian mummy from the local museum, get trapped in a crate with a mummified cat, and unwittingly find themselves on their way to the great pyramids of... Las Vegas. As they draw ever closer to uncovering the Secret, so too do their archenemies, the Masters of the Midnight Sun.
This imaginative companion to the New York Times bestselling Secret Series teases, prompts, and leads readers through the steps of writing a story. Bosch's signature rip-roaring voice delivers an engaging narrative (for the reader to help complete!) and interactive puzzles and games. Readers get the chance to create their own story while enjoying a satisfying mystery as well. Here's a note from our fearless "author":I feared this might happen. I knew reading was a dangerous business, but now it's not safe for writers either! You see, the author of this book is missing. Well, maybe not "missing." A certain author whom I won't name (okay, me) has abandoned his book and has left his readers hanging out to dry. This is a crime, I admit, but there it is. Most of this book, well, I just haven't written it. And I'm not going to, either. Why? Oh, I have my reasons. Big. Grown up. Author. Reasons. Unfortunately, I can't reveal them yet. Let's just say a life is at stake (mine) and leave it at that. So will you do it? Pretty please? You'll do it? Thank you! But please hurry! Time is of the essence and you can't wait any longer. You must WRITE THIS BOOK!
This collection encompasses the first five volumes of 'The Secret Series' by Pseudonymous Bosch, a mystery adventure that follows the journey of two siblings, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they uncover a hidden world filled with secrets and intrigue. The narrative begins with the mysterious disappearance of their friend, which leads them to a peculiar society known as the Midnight Sun, where they encounter a variety of eccentric characters and face numerous challenges. The series explores themes of friendship, curiosity, and the quest for knowledge, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the value of secrets—both kept and revealed. Each volume builds upon the last, weaving a complex tapestry of puzzles and clues that engage readers in the unfolding mystery. Key characters include the resourceful Cass, the clever Max-Ernest, and a host of enigmatic figures who contribute to the overarching plot. The storytelling is marked by a playful tone and interactive elements, inviting readers to participate in solving the mysteries alongside the protagonists. This set provides a comprehensive introduction to the series, inviting exploration of its layered narrative and thematic depth.