Seven Wonders

Seven Wonders follows 13-year-old Jack McKinley, who learns he has a rare genetic condition that will end his life in months. He is transported to a mysterious island where a secret organization offers him survival in exchange for completing a dangerous mission. Jack joins forces with three other young teens who share his condition. Together, they must recover seven magical Loculi artifacts hidden within the ruins of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to save their lives. The mission requires the group to harness their latent supernatural abilities while racing against time through ancient ruins and facing mythological challenges. The story connects Greek mythology with modern-day adventure as the characters navigate both physical dangers and their evolving friendships. The series explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and self-discovery as four ordinary teenagers confront extraordinary circumstances and their own mortality. It raises questions about the price of survival and the true meaning of power.

Readers call this a fast-paced adventure that keeps kids turning pages. The book scores 4.1/5 on Goodreads (12,000+ ratings) and 4.4/5 on Amazon (300+ ratings). Liked: - Action sequences and cliffhangers - Educational elements about ancient history - Appeal to Percy Jackson fans - Complex puzzles and mysteries - Relatable teen characters Disliked: - Some found the plot predictable - Character development feels rushed - Too many coincidences drive the story - Several reviewers note it's "derivative" of other YA series Common reader comments: "Perfect for reluctant readers" - Goodreads reviewer "My 11-year-old couldn't put it down" - Amazon parent "Feels like Percy Jackson lite" - School Library Journal review "The history facts are cool but the dialogue is stiff" - Kirkus reader review Most reviews indicate it works best for ages 8-12 who enjoy mythology-based adventures, though older readers may find it too simplistic.

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🔸 Peter Lerangis has written over 160 books and sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, making him one of the most prolific authors in young adult literature. 🔸 The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were all lost to history except for the Great Pyramid of Giza, which remains the oldest and only surviving wonder today. 🔸 The genetic condition in the book mirrors real-life Huntington's disease, which affects approximately 30,000 Americans and has no current cure. 🔸 Several scenes in the book were inspired by Lerangis's own travels to Greece and his extensive research at archaeological sites. 🔸 The series was partly influenced by Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books, and Riordan himself provided a positive endorsement for Seven Wonders.