| Kalifus Rising: Legends of Orkney Series Contributor(s): Adams, Alane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1940716845 ISBN-13: 9781940716848 Publisher: Sparkpress OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Norse |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016938631 |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Series: Legends of Orkney |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.15 lbs) 384 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500517 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 16.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards: Gold Medal, Best Book Series - Chapter Book 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 Kalifus Rising a well-rounded, solid choice for those craving a new type of adventure." --Foreword Reviews FIVE STAR review Sam Baron just freed Orkney from the ravages of the Red Sun--but now, imprisoned by Catriona, leader of the Volgrim Witches, Sam finds the darker side of his half-god, half-witch heritage released, and he fears he might destroy what he saved. Unable to resist the witches' enchantments, Sam has become their most potent weapon, and is leading an army of monstrous men against Skara Brae. Sam's only hope for salvation lies with his three best friends and a mystical artifact known as the Moon Pearl. Keely travels north in search of the pearl, while Howie prepares for the gathering onslaught. Leo seeks a powerful artifact in the underworld, and faces an ancient evil that could be an even greater threat than Catriona and her cronies. As Sam's friends rush to save him, other forces are at work in Orkney's shadows--forces that could help free Sam, or condemn him to the darkness forever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adams, Alane: - Alane Adams is an author, professor, and literacy advocate. She is the author of the Legends of Orkney fantasy mythology series for tweens and The Coal Thief, a picture book for early-grade readers. She lives in Southern California. |