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The Legends of Orkney
Alane Adams
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Kinder- und Jugendbücher / Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
Beschreibung
Experience the Legends of Orkney trilogy—the entire series all together for the first time. In The Red Sun, you’ll be introduced to middle school student Sam Baron, who gets the shock of his life when a strange dwarf shows up with the claim that Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. Then Sam’s friends are taken prisoner, and he follows their captors to Orkney—embarking upon a journey to rescue his friends, uncover the truth about his past, and combat an ancient curse that threatens to destroy the land. In Kalifus Rising, it’s Sam who’s in trouble this time: Imprisoned by Catriona, leader of the Volgrim Witches, he finds the darker side of his half-god, half-witch heritage released, and he fears he might destroy the very land he’s just saved. He believes his only hope for salvation lies with his three best friends and a mystical artifact known as the Moon Pearl; other forces are at work in Orkney's shadows, however—forces that could help free Sam, or condemn him to the darkness forever. Finally, in The Raven God, an army of red giants gather in the Eighth Realm of Musspell, determined to destroy Orkney—and it’s all Sam’s fault. After all, he took Odin’s life with an ancient cursed dagger, and now mankind has lost its protector. Once again, it’s up to Sam and his friends to prove that they can find the courage to do what’s needed when the odds are stacked against them, and the sacrifice asked is greater than any of them could imagine. Fast-paced and spell-binding, the Legends of Orkney trilogy is a magical adventure not to be missed.
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<b>The <i>Legends of Orkney</i> series has won over 10 awards and finalist titles , including 2017 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards: Gold Medal, Best Book Series – Chapter Book</b> <br> <b>The Red Sun</b> <br> "Percy Jackson meets Norse mythology in this captivating and unique adventure." — <i>Foreword Reviews</i> (4 stars out of 5) <br> " <i>The Red Sun</i> is a roller coaster ride of adventure, Norse mythology, magic and mayhem. Between Sam facing awesome villains in the magical realm of Orkney to teachers turning into lizards, I had the best time doing the voiceover for the audiobook. Don’t miss out on this terrific story!" —Karan Brar, actor on Disney’s <i>Jessie</i> and <i>Bunk'd</i> <br> "Alane Adams weaves a rollicking tale of adventure, filled with magic and mayhem, in <i>The Red Sun</i>, first in the <i>Legends of Orkney</i> series. Adams combines elements of Norse mythology and Umatilla tradition to send her young protagonist, Sam, on a unique quest to find himself and to save the entire realm of Orkney in the process.” — <i>Clarion</i> <br> <b>Kalifus Rising</b> <br> "Sam's internal struggles and focus on the dark side of his witch heritage are reminiscent of Anakin Skywalker and will likely appeal to fanboys and fangirls, particularly as he 'must face the darkness inside.' Combined with strong female leads, both heroic and villainous, the ever growing and changing cast of characters has something for everyone. Fantasy, mythology, a touch of romance, and enough sword fights and battles to appease even the most action-hungry make <i>Kalifus Rising</i> a well-rounded, solid choice for those craving a new type of adventure.” — <i>Foreword Reviews FIVE STAR review<br> "Adams is a master of exposition, never letting it slow the narrative by immersing it in rapid-fire dialogue . . . Indelible characters, both good and evil, and a rescue storyline that refuses to dawdle." —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br> “This series will do well with the <i>Percy Jackson</i> crowd and fans of Norse mythology.” —<i>School Library Journal</i><br> <b>The Raven God</b><br> “A fast-paced, satisfying capper to a trilogy that’s sure to enchant fans of adventure-driven fantasy.” —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br> "A fantasy-filled tale of courage and redemption, revenge and remorse, <i>The Raven God</i> captivates with colorful characters and rich Norse legends" —<i>Foreword Review</i><br> "Gorgeously written, <i>The Raven God</i> delivers a fresh, lively fantasy with enough twists and turns to keep a young reader captivated. Sam, Mavery, and Perrin, tasked with saving Odin, make for delightful heroes. Set against magical ships, powerful witches, and determined armies, the three must summon both courage and smarts if they are to reach their goal. In the end, the three discover that the power of friendship is perhaps the greatest weapon of all. A magical read filled with other-worldly beings both good and evil—and always entertaining."
Kundenbewertungen
Middle grade fantasy, Fantasy and adventure, Juvenile fantasy series, Children’s action and adventure, Mythology, Young adult fantasy, Fairy tales