The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone

I enjoy books that teach me a bit more about science, math, geology and history. The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone, the first book in the Legacy series, is such a book and more. Wade Kaplan, a teenager with brains, is in possession of an ancient map given to him by his “Uncle Henry” when he was just a lad of seven. The map is a mystery unto itself; “a work of science, art and history.” When a cryptic email from Uncle Henry is sent to Wade’s father Dr. Roald Kaplan, Wade and his cousin Darrell want to know why it was sent and what it meant. Arriving home the trio fined unexpected guests, Lily Kaplan, Wade’s cousin and Lily’s friend Becca. Roald asks Wade to get his map; it is the key to deciphering the coded message. Using each of their strength the five manage to decrypt the email. The email tells of the kraken consuming them and that strange terrible events will begin. Uncle Henry tells Roald to find the twelve relics, protect the Magister Legacy and that he is the last. What does all that mean? Lily using her tablet notes that there are numerous tragedies and political uproar happening all over the world. Could this be what Uncle Henry meant? Roald decides to call Uncle Henry in Berlin only to find out that he is dead - coincidence? And so the adventure begins. What will they find in Berlin and where will it lead their investigation? The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone is a well written, entertaining read for all. If you love cryptic clues, travel and adventure read this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

I particularly like the beginning. I agree on a review that this is Da Vinci code for children. Still, this book offers quite a lot. First of all, the story is not based on brainless, accident-prone, emotion-driven kids' random impulsive acts (I start to get quite tired of that kind of books these days. There are just too many.) but based on an actual plot!! Also it deals with many historical and cultural events that some of them were true (so it was fun to learn). Although still somewhat shallow, the characters are developed well enough to be enjoyable. Lastly there is humor with originality (Apollo cheese! made me laughing for a whole minute). I am slightly disappointed towards the end as it all sped up and started to give an impression of a kind of 'action packed spy movie (so there goes Da Vinci for children)'. But overall, it was very enjoyable.

I love to pre-read books that my boys will read and so I can encourage them to read the book and talk about it with them. This book has a fun and captivating story. I love when history is interjected into fiction books and often find myself looking up different facts to see if they are true. Characters are well written and the emotion is real....many books in this genre touch so lightly on the emotions of the characters....i.e. loosing a family member etc....but this book does them justice. My boys age 8-15 would all enjoy this. A light read for the older boys, a fairly heavy read for the younger ones. It does have a cliff hanger ending, so buy both!

Overall, this was a very good book. At times, the pacing was slow, or the way a sentence was written was a bit confusing, but it is overshadowed by the otherwise wonderful writing.At times, the dialogue is choppy. Sometimes there is dialogue between two of the kids in the story and it sounds like two adults having a conversation, which is very odd.The plot that Abbott has constructed is massive. He has connected so many points in history to create such an elaborate puzzle! He constantly keeps you guessing about what happened to the main villain and why everyone is so afraid of her.Overall, good book. You should read it.

the author done great research on this as I done yrs ago . their is more truth to this than most want to believe. I was raised in the catholic church and some school . my folks pulled us out of school ( mid fiftys )because of the abuse. a nun beat me with a yrd stick because she said the boots I was wearing left black scuff marks on the floor . I was 8 yrs old.it . my dad wanted to beet them mom held that back thank God . I love god but the church has a lot of evil behind it . to the author GOOD JOB great read . but it cost me a no sleep night as I couldn't put it down. went to bed trice but got back up to read more

This book is a cross between PJO and the DaVinci Code for middle school students. Tony Abbott takes you on an around the world chase to find hidden relics with time travel. I really like that the characters are my age. Although I did not love this book, I did enjoy it, I gave it 4 stars! :}

I bought a set of these books to use as a book club group in my 4th grade classroom. I received the books just a couple of days after ordering (no I don't have Prime) which allowed me some time to read the book myself. Two thumbs up! The group of kids reading it are only about half way through, but they're begging me to purchase the next book in the series for them!

I love this book! My only real issue was that some of the mystery was a little hard to understand. But I'll live. The characters, plot, and the legacy info were blended so well that it will make younger teens both girls and boys jump at the chance to follow along. So can't wait to start book two.

THE FORBIDDEN STONE is the first book in Tony Abbott's epic new adventure series, packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action. This is a must book for all the readers.

My son and I enjoy reading it together. The story flows nicely.

My 13 year old son could not put down this book!

Great mystery with lots of suspense! Would definitely recommend it!