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Livre 3 sur 5: TombQuest

Northrop, Michael

 
9781407159256: Valley of Kings

Synopsis

The third book in a brand new epic Egyptian adventure! If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert-where they discover that Egypt is in the grips of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky. But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There's no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets? Is there anyone they can trust?

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Revue de presse

Praise for TombQuest Book 1: Book of the Dead:

"Like a preteen Indiana Jones and Lara Croft, Alex and Ren make a compelling duo, and Northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers. Funny and smart, Alex and Ren are excellent companions for this fast-paced and scorpion-filled ride."-- Kirkus Reviews

"The plot moves quickly and will appeal to reluctant readers looking for adventure [and] danger." -- School Library Journal

"A thrilling adventure rich in Egyptian mythology and magic. . . . Sure to be a blockbuster." -- Booklist
Praise for Michael Northrop:

Praise for Plunked:

NPR Backseat Book Club Pick (October 2013)

Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

"Well-developed characters and a strong narrative voice make this novel about much more than baseball. . . . Pitch perfect." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Rotten:

Junior Library Guild Selection

"Northrop has a keen eye for the way teens move through the world." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Trapped:

". . . The pages turn like wildfire." -- Booklist

"Northrop gets at the core of human nature through masterful pacing." -- Kirkus Reviews

Présentation de l'éditeur

The third book in a brand new epic Egyptian adventure! If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert-where they discover that Egypt is in the grips of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky. But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There's no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets? Is there anyone they can trust?

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