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Stargazer (The Land of Elyon #4) by Patrick Carman
Stargazer is the fourth and final installment of The Land of Elyon series. It concludes the story of Alexa Daley as she struggles to triumph over the forces of evil while finding her true destiny. There are particular reasons why this novel should be commended as an excellent read. It combines unique and strong characters with an intriguing plot. Patrick Carman incorporated a bit of his soul in this novel,…
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Into the Mist (Land of Elyon) by Patrick Carman
Into the Mist by Patrick Carman Publisher: Scholastic PressRelease Date: 2007Synopsis Source: Back of the book Rating:Characters- 20/20Plot- 20/20Writing- 20/20Originality- 19/20Recommendation- 20/20Overall- 99/100 or A+ Synopsis- Before the walls went up. . . before the battle between Abaddon and Elyon. . . before Alexa Daley was born. . . there were two young brothers, Thomaas […]
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The Tenth City (Land of Elyon #3) by Patrick Carman
The Tenth City by Patrick Carman Publisher: Scholastic PressRelease Date: 2006Synopsis Source: Amazon Rating:Characters- 19/20Plot- 19/20Originality- 19/20Writing- 20/20Recommendation- 20/20Overall- 97/100 or A Synopsis: This is it; the final battle. On one side is the evil Victor Grindall and his horrific leader, the imprisoned Abaddon. On the other side is a girl named Alexa, who holds […]
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Beyond the Valley of Thorns (Land of Elyon #2) by Patrick Carman
Beyond the Valley of Thorns by Patrick Carman Publisher: Scholastic PressRelease Date: 2005Synopsis Source: Amazon Rating:Characters- 18/20Plot- 20/20Originality- 19/20Writing- 19/20Recommendation- 19/20Overall- 95/100 or A Synopsis: The second dazzling installment in Patrick Carman’s masterful Land of Elyon trilogy Alexa thought her troubles were over when she defeated the man who had threatened to bring down Bridewell […]
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The Dark Hills Divide (Land of Elyon #1) by Patrick Carman
The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman Publisher: Scholastic PressRelease Date: 2005Synopsis Source: I own this book Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 19/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 94/100 or A-Synopsis: Twelve-year old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in Bridewell with her father. She looks forward to exploring the old lodge where she stays each year, with its cozy […]
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Fire World (Last Dragon Chronicles #6) by Chris D’Lacey
Fire World by Chris D’Lacey Publisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: January 6, 2011Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), Fire Star (#3), The Fire Eternal (#4), and Dark Fire (#5) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 20/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 99/100Source: Library Synopsis: David Rain, Lucy, Zanna, and the Pennykettle dragons disappeared after destroying a trace of […]
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Dark Fire (Last Dragon Chronicles #5) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: Dark FireAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: July 2, 2009Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), Fire Star (#3), The Fire Eternal (#4), and Fire World (#6)Rating:Characters: 19/19Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 20/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100Source: I own this book Synopsis: Bestselling author David Rain was lost in the arctic for five years. Now, […]
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The Fire Eternal (Last Dragon Chronicles #9) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: The Fire EternalAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard Books Release Date: 2007Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), Fire Star (#3), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 19/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 20/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100 or A+Source: I own this book Synopsis: Five years have passed since the mysterious disappearance of cult author, David […]
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Fire Star (Last Dragon Chronicles #3) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: Fire StarAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: 2005Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), The Fire Eternal (#4), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100Source: I own this book Synopsis: A research trip to the Arctic and a contract for a new book – life […]
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Icefire (Last Dragon Chronicles #2) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: IcefireAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: 2003Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Fire Star (#3), The Fire Eternal (#4), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 19/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 98/100 or A+Source: I own this book Synopsis: In the exciting sequel to The Fire Within, David must uncover the truth […]
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