Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud (of the "Bartimaeus" trilogy) is about brave ancestors, a dull present, and a boy who wants to liven his life up by avenging the death of his uncle. Along the way he teams up with a spunky heroine and together they push the boundaries of old taboos keeping their clans nestled in a homeland no one ventures beyond. The opening is a bit slow, but once the adventure starts, the pace doesn't let up.
Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fantasy. Show all posts
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Adventure Alert!
It's often hard to think up, on the spot, a book to recommend to boys from 5th-8th grade that features adventure and fantasy - something with the appeal of Kenneth Oppel's "Airborn" series (which, by the way has a new sequel Starclimber). That's where the next title comes in handy to know.
Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud (of the "Bartimaeus" trilogy) is about brave ancestors, a dull present, and a boy who wants to liven his life up by avenging the death of his uncle. Along the way he teams up with a spunky heroine and together they push the boundaries of old taboos keeping their clans nestled in a homeland no one ventures beyond. The opening is a bit slow, but once the adventure starts, the pace doesn't let up.
Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud (of the "Bartimaeus" trilogy) is about brave ancestors, a dull present, and a boy who wants to liven his life up by avenging the death of his uncle. Along the way he teams up with a spunky heroine and together they push the boundaries of old taboos keeping their clans nestled in a homeland no one ventures beyond. The opening is a bit slow, but once the adventure starts, the pace doesn't let up.
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