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Arko: The dark union book

A group of tweens unearth the most significant discovery in world history, designed to save the human species…from itself.

Twelve-year-old Ariel Hyden and his friends accompany their parents, some of the world’s top scientists, on a trip to the Yucatán where Dr. Hyden is conducting research for the Mexican government. On the kids’ exploration of nearby old Mayan grounds, they discover an impossibly advanced computer-like structure hidden for millions of years in the bowels of the earth that is responsible for the past—and future—of the world as we know it.

Twelve-year-old Ariel Hyden and his friends accompany their parents, some of the world’s top scientists, on a trip to the Yucatán where Dr. Hyden is conducting research for the Mexican government. On the kids’ exploration of nearby old Mayan grounds, they discover an impossibly advanced computer-like structure hidden for millions of years in the bowels of the earth that is responsible for the past—and future—of the world as we know it.

A group of tweens unearth the most significant discovery in world history, designed to save the human species…from itself.

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What Critics' Are Saying

"...The author shrouds the narrative in ambiguity as characters piece together myriad theories from a “series of assumptions"... An engaging tale of reemerging dinosaurs and superb tween heroes.”
- Kirkus Reviews
"...I give Arko a rating of 4 out of 4 stars . This book is delightful, subtly educative, brilliantly written, and an absolute gem. There is no reason it should not receive a perfect rating..."
- Online Book Club

What Readers' Are Saying

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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“If J.K Rowling wrote a new Sci-Fi series filled with suspense, humor, & crazy plot twists, this is what it would read like.”
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“An essential addition to the young adult library.”
“This climate-fiction adventure with friends, dinosaurs, and ancient secrets will please young readers who love science.”
“An engaging tale of reemerging dinosaurs and superb tween heroes.”
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BookLife by Publishers Weekly
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Kirkus Reviews
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"...I give Arko a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. This book is delightful, subtly educative, brilliantly written, and an absolute gem. There is no reason it should not receive a perfect rating..."
Online Book Club
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“An engaging tale of reemerging dinosaurs and superb tween heroes.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“ARKO: The Dark Union is an essential addition to the young adult library with dynamic characters, an emphasis on scientific realism, important themes for today’s audiences, and an exciting story with enormous stakes…”
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"Fits the bill with its blend of Indiana Jones-style action and sci-fi thriller."
"I give ARKO a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. This book is delightful, subtly educative, brilliantly written, and an absolute gem.
“Both exciting and informative, perfect for school and entertainment alike.”
Midwest Book Review
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The Children's Book Review
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“A fascinating first book in a genre-bending new series that draws upon sci-fi, religion, and philosophy and encourages readers to think big thoughts and ask big questions.”
Children’s Literature reviewer Heidi Green
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