The Alfred Kropp series is a

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novels written by American author

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. The first book, ''The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp'', received a

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'', was named a ''Publishers Weekly'' Best Children's Book of the Year and was a finalist for the Carnegie Medal. The second book, ''Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon'', received a positive review from ''Publishers Weekly'' and was released in May 2007. The third book, ''Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull'', was already written and on the store shelves for sale, but was announced by Yancey in ''Publishers Weekly'' in April 2006

Books

* '' The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp'' (2005) * '' Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon'' (2007) * '' Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull'' (2008)

References

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