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A review by thompson3
Book of the Dead by Michael Northrop
3.0
Alex is dying. He has a debilitating illness that is killing him slowly and painfully. He fights with each breath. Still, he takes his last breath. But does he?
What would a parent do to save their child from death? Alex’s mother chooses to use the Book of the Dead to bring her son back. However, she pulls back Deathwalkers with Alex and puts the world in danger.
Tweens, ages 9-12, will enjoy this first book in the TombQuest series. Like knights of old, Ren and Alex go on a quest, following clues, solving mysteries, and facing down danger, in order to save Alex’s mother. Adventure, magic, and mythology will attract tween readers. The fast paced action packed chapters will keep readers entertained and informed. There are several plot points to follow, so this series is not for the faint of heart. Each chapter ends with an exciting event that rolls energetically into the next chapter. Book one, Book of the Dead, does not end neatly. Thus, readers will launch themselves into the next two books, Amulet Keepers and Valley of Kings, to see if the heroes save the world and rescue the damsel.
Book of the Dead will make an exciting addition to personal, public and school libraries. Readers can extend the thrill by visiting the website, http://tombquest.scholastic.com/, to interact with the plot.
What would a parent do to save their child from death? Alex’s mother chooses to use the Book of the Dead to bring her son back. However, she pulls back Deathwalkers with Alex and puts the world in danger.
Tweens, ages 9-12, will enjoy this first book in the TombQuest series. Like knights of old, Ren and Alex go on a quest, following clues, solving mysteries, and facing down danger, in order to save Alex’s mother. Adventure, magic, and mythology will attract tween readers. The fast paced action packed chapters will keep readers entertained and informed. There are several plot points to follow, so this series is not for the faint of heart. Each chapter ends with an exciting event that rolls energetically into the next chapter. Book one, Book of the Dead, does not end neatly. Thus, readers will launch themselves into the next two books, Amulet Keepers and Valley of Kings, to see if the heroes save the world and rescue the damsel.
Book of the Dead will make an exciting addition to personal, public and school libraries. Readers can extend the thrill by visiting the website, http://tombquest.scholastic.com/, to interact with the plot.