Pub Date: September 4, 2012
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.76" H x 7.63" L x 5.17" W ( 0.52 lbs) 368 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General | Action and Adventure | Legends Myths Fables | Arthurian | Norse | Survival Stories | Girls and Women | Humorous Stories | Stories in Verse see also Poetry | Poetry see also Stories in Verse
Series: Otherworld Chronicles
Description: The myths and heroes of Arthurian legend come to life in the 21st century in this thrilling middle-grade trilogy.
Brief description:
Nils Johnson-Shelton is the coauthor of the international bestseller No Angel: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels. He is also the author of the Full Fathom Five series for tweens Otherworld Chronicles.
Review Quotes:
"The draw here is the action, and there is plenty of that. As Artie dodges fire spells and enchanted swords, gamers will find themselves reaching for their controllers while they await the series' next installment." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Fresh and fun, with plenty to offer the avid reader looking for a new series." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"High-spirited and fun. Gives new life to Arthurian legends and may just send readers back to more traditional tellings." - Kirkus Reviews
"An entertaining quest fantasy, sprinkled with hints of hidden agendas, and juiced with enough creativity to carry readers happily into future episodes." - Booklist
"Short, action-packed chapters and funny dialogue make this book a surefire hit with the legions of Rick Riordan fans." - School Library Journal