The Thirteenth Circle

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Cat knows aliens are real, and she's determined to prove it. By studying her town's legendary crop-circle phenomenon for the McMurray Youth Science Competition, she'll not only demonstrate the existence of extraterrestrial life but also impress her distant NASA-scientist father. Dani does not believe in aliens. So when Dani is paired with Cat for the competition-which she has to win to avoid her parents' artsy summer camp-she knows she's in trouble. Her solution Disprove Cat's theory, of course . . . without letting her partner know. But as the girls bond over science, it becomes clear that there is something strange about the crop circles. And when Dani and Cat's project is threatened by mysterious forces, they'll have to work together to expose the truth once and for all.

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"Come for the crop circles, but stay for the friendship--this fantastic collaboration is unstoppably exciting. It absolutely sparkles with two of the most authentic, lovable narrators I've read in a long time. Crackling with wit, smarts, spunk, and surprises, this is a must-read for science-lovers, alien-believers, and anyone who wants to get lost in a satisfying story." Corey Ann Haydu, author of The Widely Unknown Myth of Apple and Dorothy and One Jar of Magic

"The Thirteenth Circle weaves real science into a compelling mystery full of friendship, adventure, and intrigue. I love how passionate and courageous Cat and Dani are in their quest to uncover the truth." --Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and On Air With Zoe Washington

"Extracurricular meets extraterrestrial. A clever exploration of the supernatural and the scientific method. The Thirteenth Circle is out of this world!" Lee Bacon, author of Imaginary and The Last Human

"Remarkably clever at every twist and turn, The Thirteenth Circle will delight readers who love all things scientific and strange." --Juliana Brandt, author of A Wilder Magic

"An entertaining, science-focused mystery that encourages readers to embrace their true selves." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Connolly and Holmes write an absorbing story using factual science and emotional situations that will resonate with middle-grade readers." -- Booklist

Author Bio

MarcyKate Connolly is a New York Times bestselling children's book author who lives in New England with her family and a grumble of short-nosed dogs. She can be lured out from her writing cave with the promise of caffeine and new books. marcykate.com Kathryn Holmes is the author of multiple books for kids and teens, but The Thirteenth Circle is her middle-grade debut. Kathryn grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, daughter, and piles upon piles of books. kathrynholmes.com