The first gripping installment in bestselling childrens author sophie mckenzies medusa project series back with a bold new cover look. By sophie mckenzie fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the medusa gene a gene capable of creating psychic abilities. Sophie mckenzie is also the bestselling author of more than fifteen novels for children and teens in the uk, including the award winning girl, missing and sister, missing. Sophie mckenzie is an award winning author of books for children, teenagers and adults. Ive read one of mckenzies books before, girl, missing, and i loved it. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The first edition of the novel was published in june 9th 2009, and was written by sophie mckenzie. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Her parents are aiden and alison mackenzie, and she has a brother and a sister. The first gripping installment in bestselling childrens author sophie mckenzies medusa project series back with a bo. Sophie mckenzie books list of books by author sophie mckenzie. Fourteen years ago, scientist william fox risked it all to achieve the impossible. Her most recent teen novels are split second and its sequel every second counts. The setup the medusa project by mckenzie, sophie 2009.
She has won numerous awards, was one of the first richard and judy childrens book club winners, and has twice been longlisted for the prestigious carnegie medal. Like i had been in another world for the past two days. Sophie mckenzie is the awardwinning author of a range of teen thrillers, including the missing series girl, missing, sister, missing and missing me, blood ties and blood ransom and the medusa project series. See all books authored by sophie mckenzie, including close my eyes, and trust in. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 279 pages and is available in paperback format. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, and now writes full time. Her first book was published in 2005 and since then the number has risen to over 25. A little attic room poked up from the main part of the house one of those pointyroof jobs. Sophie mckenzie was born and brought up in london, where she still lives with her teenage son. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for. The setup by mckenzie, sophie 9781847385253 brownsbfs. The setup and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle.
The main characters of this young adult, mystery story are. Below is a list of sophie mckenzies books in order of when they were first released. Ive kept my focus mostly on books where the main character may not necessarily be a teen, with all the challenges that period of change brings with it. Call me juvenile, but who doesnt want superpowers the set up was a fun, funny, superpowerpacked book, which left me addicted and itching for book two. Thirteen years ago, professor william fox discovered dr6124 a gene fo. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Sophie mckenzie is the bestselling author of more than 15 novels for children and teens in the u. Oct 15, 2009 multiawardwinning, londonbased sophie mckenzie has written over twenty books for children and teenagers, including thrillers girl, missing, blood ties and the medusa project series as well as two ya romance series. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
See all books authored by sophie mckenzie, including close my eyes, and in a split second, and more on. Ive kept my focus mostly on books where the main character may not necessarily be a teen, with all the challenges that period of. The medusa project books by sophie mckenzie from simon. I thought id read this book again as i wanted to finish the series and couldnt remember everything. Before they were born, four teenagers were implanted with the medusa gene. Free download or read online the set up pdf epub book.
Fourteen years ago, scientist william fox implanted four babies with the medusa gene a gene for psychic abilities. The first book in the series sees nico, ketty, ed and dylan getting to grips with their psychic abilities, and being brought together to form the medusa project for their first undercover mission. I think its a great book and best character is nico of course and well in this book ed. The medusa project collection sophie mckenzie 6 books set the rescue, the hostage, the set up, hunted, double cross, hit squad sophie mckenzie. The setup volume 1 mass market paperback 6 july 2009. But fox died and the babies were hidden away for years. Now teenagers, nico, ketty, ed and dylan have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crimefighting force the medusa project. It had an oldfashioned leadedlight window which was open a fraction at the bottom.
Girl missing was named one of richard and judys best kids books, and her books have won numerous other awards and twice been longlisted for the carnegie medal. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The setup is a fastpaced, actionpacked, exciting novel. These teenagers are just beginning to develop their medusa skills. I was hooked all over again and liked the idea of having powers and seeing how the four adjusted to them. Sophies thrillers are brilliant, you never know whats on the next page and you cant stop reading until you find out. Multiawardwinning, londonbased sophie mckenzie has written over twenty books for children and teenagers, including thrillers girl, missing, blood ties and the medusa project series as well as two ya romance series. Sophie mckenzie books list of books by author sophie. The setup by sophie mckenzie from waterstones today. After growing up in london and going to university, sophie became a journalist before doing a yearlong course on writing for children. Sophie mckenzies top 10 teen thrillers childrens books.
The characters have a very interesting relationship, which is basically the body of the story. Also by sophie mckenzie girl, missing blood ties six steps to a girl. The setup by sophie mckenzie fourteen years ago, scientist william fox implanted four babies with the medusa gene a gene for. I was born and brought up in london, where i still live because i love it here in spite of the noise and the dirt and the crowds. Threes a crowd six steps trilogy 2 by mckenzie, sophie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the end, however, after receiving feedback from friends and peers, she secured a publishing deal for girl, missing from simon and schuster childrens books. Nov 04, 2011 just like all her other books, it was awesome. Fast paced, strong characters, believable relationships, wonderful writing. Nov 21, 2012 sophie mckenzie s top 10 teen thrillers. Pdf the set up book by sophie mckenzie free download. The third book in the series about teenagers with psychi. I followed dylans gaze to the very top of the house. At school in southeast london my favourite subjects were english and history but my best memories are of the times when i took part in school plays. If we can get up there, we should be able to push the window open and get inside, dylan whispered.
Jul 06, 2009 sophie mckenzie was born and brought up in london, where she still lives with her teenage son. The first title in a thrilling new series about four teenagers with psychic abilities, from red house awardwinning author, sophie mckenzie. Her most recent teen novels are split second and its. The setup by sophie mckenzie the book addicted girl. The first title in a thrilling new series about four teenagers with psychic abilities, from red. The medusa project series has been recommended to me before, but i was told that the setup wasnt as good as the others, because hence the name, it was kind of setting the scene for the other books, so there wasnt as much action. Sophie still lives in london, where she writes fulltime, and has a son. She attended marlborough girls college in blenheim and being from a remote farm, she hasnt lived at home since age, but has either lived in flats or for board. Pdf the set up book by sophie mckenzie free download 279.
Sophie mckenzie is a british author of books for young adults. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for the carnegie medal. Adolescent men and women enjoy sophies books as they are aimed at the very issues they face as young people in the modern world. Apr 27, 20 the set up is a fastpaced, actionpacked, exciting novel. A brand new title from bestselling, awardwinning author, sophie mckenzie, andone of the telegraphs best ya books of 2015 the shocking reality behind a 10 million inheritance turns evie browns world on its head. Sophie mckenzie is the awardwinning author of a range of teen thrillers, including the missing series girl, missing, sister. She is and continues to be a member of the wairau rowing club, despite. The medusa project collection sophie mckenzie 6 books set the rescue, the hostage, the set up, hunted, double cross, hit squad. The setup the medusa project by mckenzie, sophie 2009 mass market paperback on. When i finished this book, it felt like waking up from a beautiful nightmare.
The work of sophie mckenzie serves to inspire teenagers going through identity crises, trying to discover who they are and who they are going to become as adults. I felt sorry for nico and was hoping hed end up with the person he likes. Sophie mckenzie has also written short stories, including t4j 2006, the lie 2008 and the way it is 2010. But foxs experiment had some devastating consequences, so the babies. Sophie mckenzie became a published author in 2006 with the novel girl, missing.
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