"The books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship."--Amy Poehler's Smart Girls In the second middle grade chapter book,The Ominous Eye, Dawn, Bismark, and Tobin set out to investigate the source of a jolt that fractures the earth! Along their journey, the Nocturnal Brigade meets an unfamiliar reptile--a tuatara named Polyphema--who reveals that a giant beast caused the fractures and might strike again. Polyphema, with her special insights, claims she is the only one who can help stop this villian... but can she be trusted? The Nocturnal Brigade teams up with an owl, the jerboas, and some kiwis to set a trap since surrender is not an option. In the end, the Nocturnal Brigade--Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark--solves this mystery and unites the forest. GREAT FOR HOMESCHOOLING! Download the series'scomplimentary printable online activities at nocturnalsworld.com: animal mask crafts, bingo, word games, discussion questions, andCommon Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides. Now an AR Quiz! Bonus full color illustrations at the start of each chapter (Ages 8-10) The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed middle grade chapter book series following three unlikely friends--Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night. The adventure continues inThe Fallen Star, the third book of The Nocturnals series by Tracey Hecht. When a meteor lands in the forest and all the delicious pomelos suddenly turn bad, the forest animals blame mythical moon creatures. It is up to the Nocturnals to find the earthly explanation and save the hungry animals!'ef