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Name: Break the Code
Author: Megan Atwood

Maïv, the caretaker older sister and top student, is approached to take part in a shadowy contest that promises $10 million to help her family and pay for college. The challenge comes with strict rules: solve ten tasks first, keep actions secret, and never ask questions—failure’s outcome is vague. Reluctant yet driven by the promise, Maïv commits to the game and quickly realizes that the contest is not what it seems. Determined to protect her family and expose hidden truths, she must navigate dangerous puzzles and the Benefactor’s enigmatic motives before time runs out.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Megan Atwood

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