Chaos reigns in Alypium. The baby dragons have disappeared. King Piter has lost the trust of his people. Balor and Damon Stain will become the new rulers unless Erec Rex agrees to return and challenge them. Erec can't allow the evil twins to take over. But he knows if he becomes king, the power of the royal scepter could destroy him completely. As Erec performs the deadly quests he learns more about himself and his past. He discovers that the right path brings many risks and few rewards. When he delves into the very Substance that holds our world together, he must summon all of his strengths just to stay alive. Until Aoquesth, the dragon, gives him the biggest gift of all. The adventure continues in Kaza Kingsley's riveting sequel to the best-selling The Dragon's Eye. Follow Erec as he faces delicious villains, a harrowing battle, a secret admirer, missing memory shops, angry mobs, reincarnated ancestors, and ultimate sacrifice. The story is a wild ride of danger and thrills, where we , along with Erec, find out who the real monsters are.
VOYA
The adventures of Erec Rex continue in this sequel to The Dragon's Eye (Firelight Press, 2006/VOYA December 2006). Erec returns to the magical land of Alypium to begin a series of challenges that will prove him worthy of becoming king. He is afraid of being corrupted by the power of the scepter but knows that he must prevent the evil Balor Stain from inheriting the throne. Balor follows Erec to each quest, determined to win and claim the throne for the sinister Shadow Prince. Erec hatches dragon eggs, outwits trolls, and fights an army of monsters with plenty of help from his friends and a few surprising allies. This strong sequel will delight fans of the first book. Kingsley is imaginative, creating a fascinating world that has new and interesting magic around every corner. The children learn about power, friendship, and prejudice as their adventures test their character as well as their courage. Every book in this genre is inevitably compared to J. K. Rowling's books, and there are strong similarities in this case, including plot devices and illustrations. The book is a worthy addition to any fantasy collection, however, because the unique magic and compelling characters and creatures involved allow the series to stand on its own. In fact, the vocabulary is easier and the story less complicated than J. K. Rowling's work, making it in some ways more age appropriate for younger readers. Erec Rex's adventures should be included in any If you liked Harry Potter, then read . . . booklist.
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Literature & Fiction
- Social & Family Issues
- Literature & Fiction
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Author : Kingsley, Kaza
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2009-04-07
Number Of Pages : 352
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 1416979344
ISBN-13 : 9781416979340
Item weight : 0.25 lb
Dimensions : 1 in x 5.4 in x 8.2 in
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