A review by lnocita
The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens

4.0

The Emerald Atlas has much to recommend it; three smart, plucky orphans, who stick together no matter what, mysteries and magic, time travel, wizards, elves, dwarves, disingenuous, dangerous witches, chases, swordplay, daring escapes, and more. Imagine the Baudelaires from Lemony Snicket crossed with Harry Potter and the Mysterious Benedict Society and you have a fair idea of how the story develops. It is a complex story that rewards patient but astute readers. Perfect for sixth and seventh grade students who enjoyed Lemony Snicket and like a light fantasy. It gets a bit bogged down in parts, but overall it is an entertaining story that should hold the reader's attention. This is the first novel of the series.