Spark and the Grand Sleuth - (League of Ursus) by Robert Repino (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A teddy bear named Spark, together with a league of toy allies, must close the interdimensional portals that leave their world, and the human one, vulnerable to attack by powerful monsters"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An army of toys, a menacing threat, and a thrilling adventure collide in the high-stakes sequel to <i>Spark and the League of Ursus</i>.</b> <p/>Spark may be a cute and cuddly teddy bear, but she's also a fierce protector. Weeks after rescuing her human owner--a budding young filmmaker named Loretta--from a hideous monster, everything seems to be returning to normal. But then Spark is summoned before the mysterious Grand Sleuth, the high council of teddy bears, who task her with a dangerous mission: locating the portal to the monster's world. <p/>During her daring quest, Spark discovers a terrible secret that changes everything. In order to keep Loretta and their whole town safe, she must enlist the help of her loyal toy friends and team up with an unexpected ally. As the menace grows, Spark realizes that Loretta has a hidden power that may be the key to saving them all . . . <p/>This dark middle grade fantasy is perfect for fans of the <i>Nightmares! </i>series and Holly Black's <i>Doll Bones</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise from <i>Spark and the League of Ursus <p/></i></b>"Repino pits an indomitable squad of teddy bears...against a child-stealing monster...the climactic battle, when it finally arrives, becomes a breathless, close-run thing replete with rousing exploits and tests of courage."--<i>Booklist</i> <p/>"A secret world of sentient toys comes to life in this gently creepy, <i>Toy Story</i>-tinged adventure....With its exploration of themes such as family, loyalty, bravery, and the power of imagination, this story is both entertaining and uplifting."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>"A thrilling adventure."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>"I liked this book because it had an engaging storyline. It was just the right amount of suspenseful without being too scary. The story was exciting to follow, so I could read it quickly. I would recommend this book to other people because it was fun and easy to read."--Shreya, age 9, reviewer for <i>Kids' Book Buzz</i> <p/>"Grab a flashlight and burrow under the covers! Spark and the League of Ursus is the perfect bedtime adventure, with a fierce, fluffy hero you'll want by your side when the lights go out."--Kirsten Miller, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling co-author of <i>Nightmares! </i> <p/>"A heroic teddy bear, an Amazon Princess doll, and a fellowship of stuffed animals must save their beloved children from some truly scary monsters. I loved the imaginative world building and likable characters (toy and human alike) of this fast-paced tale. A blast from start to finish!"--J.A. White, award-winning author of <i>Nightbooks</i> and the Thickety <p/>"<i>Spark and the League of Ursus</i> will fire the imagination and spur the adventures of any kid with a teddy bear. Also, any adult with a teddy bear."--J. W. Ocker, Edgar Award-winning author of <i>Death and Douglas</i> <p/>"If Toy Story had teeth, you'd have <i>Spark and the League of Ursus</i>. A thrilling and heartwarming tale that will make you look twice under your bed and never take your teddy bear for granted again."--Tania del Rio, author of the Warren the 13th series <p/>"Enchanting, zippy-paced, and just scary enough to make me want to dig deeper under the covers in the dark of night (and pull my old teddy bear out of the closet), I dearly adored Spark and her human."--Natalie Lloyd, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Snicker of Magic</i><b><i><br></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert Repino </b>is the author of the War with No Name series for adults and The League of Ursus duology for children. He lives in New York, where he works as an editor at a scholarly press and teaches at the Gotham Writers' Workshop. Robert had two special teddy bears when he was growing up: Bear and Blue Bear.
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