- Hardcover: 271 pages
- Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA); Har/Map edition (9 Aug 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0763626341
- ISBN-13: 978-0763626341
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,067,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A sister and brother's search for their missing parents uncovers a mysterious secret society in an action-filled sea-and-land saga centered in 1920s Shanghai.
For Joshua Mowll, it was the surprise of a lifetime. There, among the archives inherited from his great-aunt Rebecca MacKenzie, was a 1920s journal recounting the thrilling and dangerous adventures of fifteen-year-old Rebecca and her younger brother, Doug, in the wake of their parents' mysterious disappearance in the deserts of China. Now carefully re-created in a lavish volume — complete with cloth binding and a journal-style elastic clasp — the siblings' tale begins aboard the Expedient, their uncle's enigmatic research ship, and moves at a breathless pace through the streets of Shanghai and on to a terrifying island fortress. Along the way, Doug and Becca encounter an ancient order of Chinese mercenaries, a brutal pirate warlord, a feisty Texan heiress, and a stolen cache of a volatile explosive called zoridium. By their saga's end, the intrepid duo has exposed a murderous plot involving their parents and uncovered a high-minded secret society hidden from the world for hundreds of years. Interspersed are such "archival" elements as:
— elaborate diagrams and maps
— vintage photos and illustrations
— documents with stamps, seals, and watermarks
— four full-color gatefolds, the largest a six-page foldout
— extensive appendices and notes
Painstakingly researched and packed with authentic detail, OPERATION RED JERICHO is the first of three nonstop-action tales of intrigue by first-time author Joshua Mowll — historical fiction at its finest.
For Joshua Mowll, it was the surprise of a lifetime. There, among the archives inherited from his great-aunt Rebecca MacKenzie, was a 1920s journal recounting the thrilling and dangerous adventures of fifteen-year-old Rebecca and her younger brother, Doug, in the wake of their parents' mysterious disappearance in the deserts of China. Now carefully re-created in a lavish volume — complete with cloth binding and a journal-style elastic clasp — the siblings' tale begins aboard the Expedient, their uncle's enigmatic research ship, and moves at a breathless pace through the streets of Shanghai and on to a terrifying island fortress. Along the way, Doug and Becca encounter an ancient order of Chinese mercenaries, a brutal pirate warlord, a feisty Texan heiress, and a stolen cache of a volatile explosive called zoridium. By their saga's end, the intrepid duo has exposed a murderous plot involving their parents and uncovered a high-minded secret society hidden from the world for hundreds of years. Interspersed are such "archival" elements as:
— elaborate diagrams and maps
— vintage photos and illustrations
— documents with stamps, seals, and watermarks
— four full-color gatefolds, the largest a six-page foldout
— extensive appendices and notes
Painstakingly researched and packed with authentic detail, OPERATION RED JERICHO is the first of three nonstop-action tales of intrigue by first-time author Joshua Mowll — historical fiction at its finest.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really wonderful story for adults and children. It follows the story of a brother and sister who set out on adventure with their uncle and on the way encounter a whole variety of fab characters. It looks great and is produced to an amazing standard. The illustrations are wonderful and bring you right in to the plot. The characters are well developed and I was gripped right to the end!! Looking forward to the next installment!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
An AMAZING Book, Textually and Pictorially
18 Aug 2005
Format:Hardcover
This is possibly the best read I have had this year! Not only has Joshua Mowll created an amazing story (which harkens back to the old-time radio programs such as Jack Armstrong, Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police or The Air Adventures of Jimmy Allen), the design of the book, the fold-out illustrations, the internal illustrations are nothing short of beautiful, fascinating and inspiring, to say the very least. The story, a tale of a sister and brother who begin their adventure in the 1920s Far East, is fast-paced, action-oriented, wonderfully structured, and just 'plain fun' to read, and follows their journey with an uncle (a mysterious ship's captain) they have been shunted to while their parents have gone missing in Sinkiang region of China. The uncle, apparently the member of a secret society, leads them from one cliffhanging situation to another, and leaves the reader wanting and needing more. This is, apparently, the first of a trilogy. I've already read the story three times, and cannot get enough. And while you may find this novel in the Young Adult section of most bookstores, any adult would enjoy this fictional ride. Cheers to Mr. Mowll for this inventive book, creative style, and originally mysterious plot!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A 12 Year Old Girl's Reveiw
18 April 2006
Format:Hardcover
This book is an exellent read for all ages 10 and up.The story is a little hard to follow toward the beginning,I thought.The outline of this book is this:A 15 year old girl and her 13 year old brother are caught up in a sea battle with their captain's enemy,Sheng-fat.There are some cuss words in the story.The four fold-out maps are extremely detailed.They show the insides of ships,the fighting techniques of the Sujing Quantou,and a map of Wenzi Island.Also,I'd say that 10%-15% of the book has other artifact photos,maps,plans,and pictures from the 13 year old's sketch book.There are also journal entries from the 15 year old's journal.This book is definently worth the money.The hard cover version is awesome.The extra foldouts are very helpful in understanding the story.This book is written in third person and has 271 pages.An exeptional book!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Operation GREAT !!
13 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
This book is a great read! It is fast paced and full of excitement! The book also contains great illustrations and foldouts full of diagrams and maps that greatly enhance the book. While it is true that it is a book for children, anyone who enjoys a great adventure story in the style on a Indiana Jones movie will love this book!
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