The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
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Overview
A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year, Carnegie Medal nominee, and Book Sense Children’s Pick.
Before The 5th Wave, there was The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp. This first book in Rick Yancey’s lauded series earned two starred reviews, and was called “unforgettable” by Ridley Pearson.
Alfred Kropp is an ordinary kid with an ordinary life--until he steals the legendary sword of King Arthur and mistakenly delivers it into the wrong hands. Now the world is faced with imminent destruction, and it’s up to Alfred to recover the sword . . . before it’s too late.
Packed with car chases, knights, and secret agents, this thrilling first book in New York Times bestselling author Rick Yancey’s series is one that fans of James Patterson and Anthony Horowitz won’t want to miss.
The first book in New York Times bestselling author Rick Yancey’s acclaimed series about the world’s most unlikely hero--now with a fresh new look!
New look for a strong-selling series: The Alfred Kropp series has sold over 130k copies across all formats, and these new paperback repackages will introduce the thrilling, hilarious books to a whole new generation of readers.
Big momentum for a bestselling author: Rick Yancey’s newest YA books, The Fifth Wave and The Infinite Sea, are New York Times bestsellers, and the new covers for the Alfred Kropp series will dovetail with their look.
Just in time for the movie: Sony’s movie adaptation of Rick’s The Fifth Wave is set to release in January 2016, with heavy promotion starting in the Summer and Fall. These repackages will hit stores just in time to capitalize on the lead-up buzz to the film.
A widely acclaimed series: Books in the Alfred Kropp series have been called “a rousing adventure with nonstop action....Perfect” by Rick Riordan, and James Patterson said that the "action is fast, furious, and nonstop-and so is the fun."
Thrilling action-adventure and a unique protagonist: New readers won’t be able to resist the winning combination of explosive action and the hilarious, relatable character that is Alfred Kropp.
Strong author market presence: The paperback of The Fifth Wave published February 2015, the paperback of The Infinite Sea (Book II) is coming in Fall, and the hardcover of Book 3 will be scheduled soon.
One of those unforgettable tales, both humorous and poignant, visceral and scary, that stays with you long after you are drained breathless by a captivating read.
Like J. K Rowling, first time YA novelist Yancey deftly leavens the heavier plot elements with humor; this story of a big-headed loser is as funny as it is scary.
Yancey has hit one out of the park with this original, engaging, sequel-worthy read.
A great book for boys, as well as reluctant readers . . . teens will love and won’t be able to put down.
The action is fast, furious, and nonstop--and so is the fun.
A rousing adventure with nonstop action. Perfect!
- Title: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
- Author: Rick Yancey
- Series: Alfred Kropp
- Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
- Print Publication Date: 2010
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 368
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781599904122, 9781599902838, 1599902834, 1599904128
- Resource ID: LLS:9781599904122
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T15:29:38Z
RICK YANCEY is the author of the Alfred Kropp series, which includes the Carnegie Medal nominee The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, Alfred Kropp and the Seal of Solomon, and Alfred Kropp and the Thirteenth Skull. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea, the Printz Honor book The Monstrumologist, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist The Curse of the Wendigo, and several adult novels. Rick is a produced playwright and former theater critic, and lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife and three sons.
www.rickyancey.com
@RickYancey