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Life will never be the same for Ananka Fishbein after she ventures into an enormous sinkhole near her New York City apartment. A million rats, delinquent Girl Scouts out for revenge, and a secret city below the streets of Manhattan combine in this remarkable novel about a darker side of New York City you have only just begun to know about…
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About the Author
KIRSTEN MILLER lives in New York City where she spends her time drinking coffee, exploring the city, and writing. Kiki Strike was her first novel and was a Today Show Al Roker Book Club Pick.
www.kikistrike.com
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Grade 5-8–Ananka Fishbein, a seventh grader at an expensive New York City school, likens her life to flavorless mush. But when she wakes up one Saturday morning and finds that the small park across the street has become a sinkhole, her decision to explore it transforms her existence. She meets the mysterious Kiki Strike, and subsequently the group of girls (each with a particular talent) who call themselves the Irregulars, and they embark on an adventure that involves exploring the Shadow City, a series of tunnels under Manhattan. The identity of Kiki, along with the motives of the mysterious individuals the Irregulars suspect are planning to attack the city, are the mysteries at the heart of the story. Miller pulls readers in immediately and takes them on a series of twists and turns, culminating in a thrilling climax complete with international politics and intrigue. If a 12-year-old can be a hard-boiled detective, Ananka Fishbein is one. Her narration is fresh and funny, and the author's unadorned, economical, yet descriptive style carries her character through with verve. There are deft portrayals, with personalities artfully revealed through dialogue. The chapter endings are punctuated with selections from Ananka's guidebook on essential skills. Often placed so as to advance the story, they include How to take advantage of being a girl. Kiki Strike celebrates the courage and daring of seemingly ordinary girls, and it will thrill those who long for adventure and excitement while they impatiently await the next installment.–Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City
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- PublisherBLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0747589623
- ISBN 13 9780747589624
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages387
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KIKI STRIKE INSIDE THE SHADOW CITY: No. 1
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KIKI STRIKE INSIDE THE SHADOW CITY: No. 1
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ISBN 10: 0747589623
ISBN 13: 9780747589624
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Life will never be the same for twelve-year-old Ananka Fishbein after she ventures into a sinkhole near her New York City apartment. Not only does she discover the mysterious Second City beneath Manhattan's bustling streets, she meets the mysterious Kiki Strike, a black-clad, Vespa-riding, cafe-au-lait-drinking girl superspy. Ananka joins Kiki as she recruits four delinquent Girl Scouts into an elite squad - the Irregulars - to explore and map the Second City. But someone else is after the secrets of the underground labyrinth and when Kiki's loyalty is questioned, Ananka will have to take matters into her own hands. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001838235
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KIKI STRIKE INSIDE THE SHADOW CITY: No. 1
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747589623
ISBN 13: 9780747589624
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Life will never be the same for twelve-year-old Ananka Fishbein after she ventures into a sinkhole near her New York City apartment. Not only does she discover the mysterious Second City beneath Manhattan's bustling streets, she meets the mysterious Kiki Strike, a black-clad, Vespa-riding, cafe-au-lait-drinking girl superspy. Ananka joins Kiki as she recruits four delinquent Girl Scouts into an elite squad - the Irregulars - to explore and map the Second City. But someone else is after the secrets of the underground labyrinth and when Kiki's loyalty is questioned, Ananka will have to take matters into her own hands. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR013864189
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