Books like 'The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook'
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The Midnight Gang by David Walliams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWelcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning…When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter...Categorized as:
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![Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs]()
Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley races against time and across state lines—by car, train, boat, and plane—to avoid his new cyber enemies and track down Murray Hill.Ben Ripley’s longtime nemesis, Murray Hill, has put a price on Ben’s head and accused him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden City by James Ponti]()
Forbidden City by James Ponti
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this third “thrilling” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls...Categorized as:
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![Bintang by Tere Liye]()
Bintang by Tere Liye
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsKami bertiga teman baik. Remaja, murid kelas sebelas. Penampilan kami sama seperti murid SMA lainnya. Tapi kami menyimpan rahasia besar. Namaku Raib, aku bisa menghilang. Seli, teman semejaku, bisa mengeluarkan petir dari telapak tangannya. Dan Ali, si biang kerok sekaligus si genius, bisa berubah menjadi beruang raksasa...Categorized as:
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![The Whispers in the Walls by Sophie Cleverly]()
The Whispers in the Walls by Sophie Cleverly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen the walls begin to speak, it is unwise to ignore what they have to say...At the bidding of their cold-hearted stepmother, twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy are sentenced to board for a year at Rookwood School. The headmaster is cruel, the hallways are drafty, and there seems to be a thief afoot...Categorized as:
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![Artemis Fowl / the Arctic Incident / the Eternity's Code / the Opal Deception / the Lost Colony / the Time Paradox / the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer]()
Artemis Fowl / the Arctic Incident / the Eternity's Code / the Opal Deception / the Lost Colony / the Time Paradox / the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsArtemis Fowl The Arctic Incident The Eternity Code The Opal Deception Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony The Time Paradox The Atlantis...Categorized as:
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![Trouble in Zombie-town by Mark Cheverton]()
Trouble in Zombie-town by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn unofficial minecrafter's adventureWith his sister stuck in Minecraft, Gameknight999 will have to face a new enemy to save her!Gameknight999 was sucked into the world of Minecraft when one of his father’s inventions went haywire. Trapped inside the game, the former griefer learned the error of his ways... -
![The Hunt for the 100th Key by Geronimo Stilton]()
The Hunt for the 100th Key by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeronimo unlocks the mystery in this fabumouse adventure -- which includes a bonus story! My sister, Thea, had discovered an enormouse old castle built by the founder of New Mouse City! She and Trap dragged me along with them to explore it. Inside, we found one hundred keys... but only ninety-nine doors to unlock...Categorized as:
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![Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein]()
Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sequel to James Patterson's bestselling series launch Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates...Categorized as:
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![Mission Titanic by Jude Watson]()
Mission Titanic by Jude Watson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Outcast was banished from the Cahill family, never mentioned again. For years, he’s been lurking, watching, recruiting, waiting for the chance for revenge. And now he strikes, with a diabolical plan. The Outcast recreates four of history’s most infamous disasters, and gives the Cahill kids just days to stop them... -
![Battle of the Boss-Monster: A Branches Book by Troy Cummings]()
Battle of the Boss-Monster: A Branches Book by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![March of the Vanderpants by Troy Cummings]()
March of the Vanderpants by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book 12, the S.S.M.P... -
![The Double Helix by Trudi Trueit]()
The Double Helix by Trudi Trueit
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe mystery deepens and the action intensifies for 12-year-old Cruz Coronado and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Bryndis as they continue their studies at sea and travel to exotic locations around the world...Categorized as:
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![Countdown by Natalie Standiford]()
Countdown by Natalie Standiford
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe 39 Clues is unstoppable! The bestselling series returns with an adventure spanning four explosive books and a website that places readers right in the action... -
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![Thea Stilton and the Missing Myth by Thea Stilton]()
Thea Stilton and the Missing Myth by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! While on vacation in Greece, the Thea Sisters make friends with a company of actors. They are rehearsing for a show that's about to open--and Colette ends up standing in for an actress who falls ill! Suddenly, right before the performance, the lead actor goes missing...Categorized as:
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![Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket by Chris Grabenstein]()
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the coolest library in the world? For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello's one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory! From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein--and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list--the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for homes and classrooms across America... -
![Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein]()
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA New York Times BestsellerKyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library...Categorized as:
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![The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart, Eric Pollins]()
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart, Eric Pollins
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back! Since The Mysterious Benedict Society debuted twelve years ago, the series has become a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl and selling over three million copies. Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together...Categorized as:
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![The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton, Iacopo Bruno]()
The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton, Iacopo Bruno
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Thea Sisters are on a magical adventure!The Thea Sisters' next adventure to the Kingdom of the... -
![Sisters Grimm Series 1-9 Hardcover Collection (The Fairy-Tale Detectives, The Unusual Suspects, The Problem Child, Once Upon a Crime, Magic and Other Misdemeanors, Tales from the Hood, The Everafter War, The Inside Story, The Council of Mirrors, 1-9) by Michael Buckley]()
Sisters Grimm Series 1-9 Hardcover Collection (The Fairy-Tale Detectives, The Unusual Suspects, The Problem Child, Once Upon a Crime, Magic and Other Misdemeanors, Tales from the Hood, The Everafter War, The Inside Story, The Council of Mirrors, 1-9) by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the winning combination of "Nancy Drew" meets "Shrek," the "Sisters Grimm" series will entertain with a hilarious mix of mysteries and fairy tale twists.In the tradition of "Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events" and "The Spiderwick Chronicles" comes a new humorous mystery of fantastic circumstances... -
![The Final Prophecy by W.D. Newman]()
The Final Prophecy by W.D. Newman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's spring break and a visit to the Alderman farm leads to another exciting adventure in Camelot. Marcus, the elfin mage known as the Keeper, has been captured by Bellator, the mightiest of the twelve Immortals. Bellator is holding Marcus for ransom until Excalibur, the sword blessed by the Creator, is returned to him, but no one knows where the sword is located... -
![Breakaway by Jeff Hirsch]()
Breakaway by Jeff Hirsch
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAs a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side... -
![School Freezes Over! by Jack Chabert]()
School Freezes Over! by Jack Chabert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![The Harp and the Ravenvine by Ted Sanders]()
The Harp and the Ravenvine by Ted Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIN THE WORLD OF THE KEEPERS, IT'S BEST NOT TO SPEAK IN TERMS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE.Horace F. Andrews, Keeper of the fabled Box of Promises, knows that nothing is impossible. After all, he has the ability to see into the future, and his friend Chloe can walk through walls... -
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![The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee]()
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn the first day of school, a boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades PreK-4... -
![Smells Like Treasure by Suzanne Selfors]()
Smells Like Treasure by Suzanne Selfors
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Homer Pudding receives a mysterious note emblazoned with the letters L.O.S.T., he knows the moment he has been waiting for has arrived. It is time to meet the society of Legends, Objects, Secrets, and Treasures, take his Uncle's place, and become a true adventurer. With his best friend, Dog, at his side, everything seems to be going as planned.. -
![Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks]()
Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are the very best of friends. Then one day, they find a magical box that whisks them away to the Secret Kingdom, a world full of every wonderfully magical thing under the sun. But an evil queen wants to ruin the Secret Kingdom so she can rule it for all time... -
![The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Fourth Suit by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe magical finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely loyal, and she's smart as a whip...Categorized as:
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![The Crossbones by Patrick Carman]()
The Crossbones by Patrick Carman
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPart text, part video, all chills and thrills -- Patrick Carman's Skeleton Creek returns! Strange things happen in Skeleton Creek...and when they do, Ryan writes them down and Sarah captures them on video. Now, the spookiness is spreading, and the mystery is going to take them far beyond Skeleton Creek-into places both unexpectedly sinister and spine-chillingly haunted... -
![Frozen: Phantoms of Arendelle by Landry Q. Walker]()
Frozen: Phantoms of Arendelle by Landry Q. Walker
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo distract Elsa from a gala being planned in her honor, Anna fills her schedule with fun bonding activities... -
![The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums by Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka]()
The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums by Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates...Categorized as:
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![Nowhere to Run by Jude Watson]()
Nowhere to Run by Jude Watson
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Cahill family has a secret. For five hundred years, they have guarded the 39 Clues – thirty-nine ingredients in a serum that transforms whomever takes it into the most powerful person on earth. If the serum got into the wrong hands, the disaster would rock the world. So certain Cahills have always made it their mission to keep the serum safe, buried, locked away. Until now...Categorized as:
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Legacy by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe first of seven brand new 39 clues stories, leading up to one explosive reveal.Time is running out for Grace Cahill as she struggles to make the most important choice of her life: a decision that will shape the future of the Cahill family... and the world at large... -
![Operation Trinity by Clifford Riley, David Pittu]()
Operation Trinity by Clifford Riley, David Pittu
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFor 500 years, the Cahills have been the most powerful family in the world. For 500 years, they've protected the source of their power - the 39 Clues. And for 500 years, they've kept their secrets silent. Until now... -
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![The Black Book of Buried Secrets by Mallory Kass, Rick Riordan]()
The Black Book of Buried Secrets by Mallory Kass, Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFor the past five hundred years, the Cahills have silently dominated the world. Their desperate hunt for the 39 Clues lies behind some of history’s biggest enigmas – the curse of the Hope diamond, the race to summit Mt. Everest, the wild life and death of Harry Houdini. And now – finally – the secrets are out... -
![Broken Pride by Erin Hunter]()
Broken Pride by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHeed the call of the wild with this brand-new, action-packed animal fantasy series from the #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors. Enter the Bravelands…and discover the Erin Hunter series you’ve been waiting for.A lion cast out from his tribe.An elephant who can read the bones of the dead.A baboon rebelling against his destiny...Categorized as:
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![Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull]()
Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIt will take more than magical candy to win this war!Something fishy is going on over at the new amusement centre in Walnut Hills. The trouble seems linked to the mysterious disappearance of Mozag and John Dart, who have spent their lives policing the magical community...Categorized as:
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![The Keepers #3: The Portal and the Veil by Ted Sanders]()
The Keepers #3: The Portal and the Veil by Ted Sanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the third book of Ted Sanders’ Keepers series, Horace and his friends discover their talismans of power may be dying out. Now the race is on to save their way of life—and the world as we know it.Horace F. Andrews and his friends are fighting the battle of their lives, a battle that will decide the fate of everyone and everything they love... -
![Return of the Forgotten by Lisa Fiedler]()
Return of the Forgotten by Lisa Fiedler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoyalties are tested and secrets are revealed in this third book of the epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn, ideal for “fans of Erin Hunter, Brian Jaques, and Kathryn Lasky” (School Library Journal).Felina the cat queen may be gone, but the subway tunnels of Atlantia are still dangerous to all rodents who dwell within the twists and turns... -
![The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee]()
The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation when his paintings imitate life too well by quacking, crawling, and erupting all over Paris.The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau is a 1988 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year... -
![Beetle Queen by M.G. Leonard]()
Beetle Queen by M.G. Leonard
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her yellow ladybird spies. When Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they're determined to stop her. But the three friends are in trouble. Darkus' dad has forbidden them to investigate any further - and disgusting crooks Humphrey and Pickering are out of prison... -
![Fright Night by Geronimo Stilton]()
Fright Night by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's time for Mysterious Valley's most anticipated competition of the year! The mouse who performs the best rhymes for the public and judges will be crowned Greatest Poet. Creepella's father, Boris von Cacklefur, has a secret weapon for the championship this year--he's going to improvise a rap . . -
![Widow's Revenge by K.L. Fogg, David L. Walker]()
Widow's Revenge by K.L. Fogg, David L. Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sequel to Serpent Tide.You would think that having a famous adventurer for a dad would make your life a little easier. But for Wesley Mackey, his father's fame seems to only make he eighth grader a giant target. The school bully's torments never end... -
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Fireworks by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, with an explosive secret revealed!The holidays can be hard for any family, but they're particularly tough for the Cahills. Amy Cahill is exhausted from her training. Dan can't forget the tragedies he witnessed on the Clue hunt. Ian and Natalie Kabra are trying to enjoy the London festivities, but it's hard without their parents... -
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![The Last Leopard by Lauren St. John]()
The Last Leopard by Lauren St. John
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMartine can't wait to spend the school vacation riding her white giraffe around the Sawubona wildlife reserve with her friend Ben. But when her grandmother gets a distressed call from an old friend, Martine's hopes are dashed. They must all travel to Zimbabwe, where Martine will face her greatest challenge yet... -
![The Light Jar by Lisa Thompson]()
The Light Jar by Lisa Thompson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship -- full of the heart, engaging characters, and propulsive, page-turning mystery that made The Goldfish Boy so beloved.Nate and his mother are running away. Fleeing from an emotionally abusive situation, they hide out in an abandoned cottage in the middle of a forest. Though it's old and run-down, at least it's a place of their own... -
![The Minor Third by Neil Patrick Harris]()
The Minor Third by Neil Patrick Harris
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe third magical book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills, unflappable calm, and proper manners... -
![Dolphin Song by Lauren St. John]()
Dolphin Song by Lauren St. John
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJust as Martine is settling into life on the wildlife game reserve, she is whisked away on a school trip. She must leave her white giraffe, Jemmy, for 2 weeks! Her class is going on an ocean voyage to witness the Sardine Run, a spectacular natural phenomenon, off the coast of South Africa...Categorized as:
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![Ore 8: A Scuola Di Formaggio by Geronimo Stilton]()
Ore 8: A Scuola Di Formaggio by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen his nephew invites him to Career Day at school, Geronimo causes havoc... -
![Lo Strano Caso Del Sorcio Stonato by Geronimo Stilton]()
Lo Strano Caso Del Sorcio Stonato by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter being enrolled in the Song Festival, Geronimo Stilton's song, "Welcome to New Mouse City," goes to the top of the charts and makes Geronimo a star, but very few CDs are sold after the festival...
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