For Ages
8 to 12

The Substitute (Replica #13) is a part of the Replica collection.

Amy never knew whom Mr. Devon worked for--the organization that's after her, or some other secret government agency. All she knew was that he seemed to be her ally. He always appeared just when she needed help or vital information. But ever since Mr. Devon's death, Amy has relied on her own smarts to survive. And she'll need them more than ever now that a new substitute teacher at school has it in for her.
Ms. Heartshorn has a reputation for being demanding. She doesn't tolerate fools or careless work. And her feedback can be . . . well, a little harsh. Amy hates her. But when she learns why Ms. Heartshorn is really at school, Amy totally flips out.

An Excerpt fromThe Substitute (Replica #13)

One Amy Candler studied the large menu and debated her choices for dinner. Seventh Heaven Heavenly Shrimp sounded pretty good, she thought. She turned to her best friend, Tasha Morgan, who was sitting alongside her at the round restaurant table. "What are you getting?" "I can't decide," Tasha said. "It's between the Buffy Bacon Burger and Felicity's Fabulous Fondue." Tasha's father was frowning. "I don't understand this menu," he grumbled. "South Pork, what's that?" Amy leaned across the table. "Mom, what are you ordering?" "I'm thinking about the Popular Pizza," her mother told her. "I guess that must be one of their bestsellers." Amy and Tasha exchanged exasperated looks. "Mom, it's not called Popular Pizza because it's popular," Amy explained patiently. "This is the TV Diner, remember? All the dishes are named after TV shows or the characters on the shows." "Or TV stars," Tasha added. "Like the Jennifer Love Juice." Nancy Candler and both the Morgan parents still looked clueless. Amy turned to Eric, who was sitting on her other side. "Do you know…