Alliance: The Paladin Prophecy Book 2 Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Frost Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0375870466 | Format: PDF
Alliance: The Paladin Prophecy Book 2 Description
From School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up—Alliance is the second installment in Frost's action-packed series. While it is possible to enjoy without having read The Paladin Prophecy (Random House, 2012), events proceed fairly quickly, so readers may miss elements of the backstory. In this sequel, Will West and his roommates continue to uncover the evil doings of the Knights of Charlemagne, learning more about their history and finding even more secrets hidden at the Center. The Knights seem to anticipate every move Will and his friends make; could they have a traitor in their midst? Frost's novel has action and suspense mixed with aliens and genetically modified humans, so it will appeal to science fiction fans. There are several unresolved plot points which presumably will be tied up as the series continues. There is plenty of action, but lengthy explanations occasionally drag down the pacing. Purchase where the first book is popular or where there is a strong demand for sci-fi and mystery.—Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ
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The action-packed New York Times bestseller!"Frost’s novel has action and suspense mixed with aliens and genetically modified humans, so it will appeal to science fiction fans." --
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- Age Range: 12 and up
- Grade Level: 7 and up
- Series: The Paladin Prophecy
- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First edition (January 7, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0375870466
- ISBN-13: 978-0375870460
- Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Will West has been careful to live his life under the radar…at least up until he started going to school at the Center and discovers a conspiracy to let the Never-Was and it’s demons back into the world. Will and his friends manage to stop the Knights of Charlemagne just in time, but they face new challenges now. Its summertime and Will and his friends have discovered new information about the Knights…and about themselves. They must quickly figure out how to use their new abilities and figure out who their friends are…before they become foes in the upcoming battle.
Written by the co-creator of the TV series Twin Peaks, Mark Frost has created an engaging and exciting new series. This book kept me on the edge of my seat waiting and wondering what would happen to Will and his suitemates time and time again. With the first book I compared it to the Percy Jackson series, but I don’t think that’s the right comparison…because you see Frost creates engaging and vibrant characters of all shapes, sizes, and genders. Yes we mostly see the world from Will’s point of view, but the female characters are strong willed, independent, and do put themselves in just as much danger as the boys. And the boys don’t argue back! Well not all of the time at least. I would compare this series to more Brian K. Vaughn’s style of writing, like in Y the Last man or Saga. The characters and action are just that good.
This the type of series I’ve been looking for as a counterpart to the Percy Jackson series. The Percy series gives me heroes to root for; this series…gives me people to root for. To watch as they grow and change throughout the books. Yes they have powers and other abilities, but for the most part they act like real people.
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