Co-creator of
Steven Spielberg’s High Incident
David Alan Johnson Co-creator of Steven Spielberg’s High Incident
Bryan Daniel Eighth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Robert S. DeVries
Former Vice-President
Madeline, age 11
Jody Dreyer Former Senior Vice-President
Rachel, mom of 3
Susan, mom of 3
Owen age 11
Brian Wells
Raised on the edge of the jungles of Nigeria and on the prairies of Illinois, executive producer Brian Wells has helped bring to life award-winning network television projects that have been enjoyed by millions and applauded by families across the U.S. In 2016 Brian’s debut novel, The League and the Lantern received a rare perfect “10” from the Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize in Fiction. He has cat-like reflexes, a love for mangoes, and drives with the doors off his Jeep, even when it’s raining.
We’ve worked with education professionals to invisibly weave 140 of the top vocabulary words for middle school success into The League and the Lantern.
BONUS STUFFJake Herndon’s middle school sleepover takes a shocking turn when a dangerous organization invades. As he and his new friends Lucy and TJ race for their lives on the streets of Chicago they unravel a centuries-old mystery and an incredible secret about Jake’s family. Packed with unforgettable characters, mind-bending twists and laugh-out loud humor, The League and The Lantern is a ride you won’t soon forget.
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