The New York Times bestselling series returns!
Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening the Number Nine Plaza’ s very existence in this puzzle-bending mystery— for fans of The Swifts.
Summer is in full swing at The Number Nine Plaza, the world' s largest and most fabulous department store, and best friends Zander and Natasha are looking forward to weeks of discovery after thwarting the vengeful Darkbloom' s attempt to destroy The Nine. But has the danger truly passed? Store employees begin acting oddly, a long-lost clue to an ancient store mystery is uncovered, and Zander and Natasha themselves become targets for attack. When a devastating magic spell places The Nine under new peril, the two friends find themselves in a race against the clock to solve the store' s ever-deepening riddles and preserve the world-famous Number Nine Plaza from destruction.
Featuring word puzzles, clues, and lavish illustrations, this enchanting, out-of-this-world mystery delivers an unforgettable read full of magic and adventure.
