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Lost Treasure of Talus Scree
In the land of Talus Scree, magical rocks yield powers to those who use them. Hover rocks allow kids to hover on air as if they were on a skateboard, freeze rocks stop time temporarily, and flavor rocks will cook up a great meal. Good struggles against evil for control of Talus Scree. Kiffin, a blue-haired twelve-year-old, grows up on Misty Island in privilege. While the adults, including his parents, slave away in Prince Mischief's mines and the children go to mining school, Kiffin is free to wander the island and do what he wants. He even has a rare, magical creature that can shape-shift into any animal. When Kiffin finds the key to the Lost Treasure of Talus Scree, he and his friends embark on an adventure to find the treasure and save their world.
“A fast-paced, easy-to-follow adventure … just the thing for some reluctant readers, especially fans of graphic novels and video games.” —School Library Journal
“This intricate plot is rich in fantasy. The author invents two-headed beasts, enchanted spells, dancing flowers, glowing fangs, black holes, and oracles in the classic fight of good versus evil. The illustrations are outstanding and can assist the reader in comprehending the imaginative text.” —Julie Schneggenburger Children's Literature
“This fast-paced, action-packed middle grade novel reads at the same pace of the first Indiana Jones movie, which is sure to keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.” —"Bill's Books", ALAN Online
“A fast-paced, easy-to-follow adventure … just the thing for some reluctant readers, especially fans of graphic novels and video games.” —School Library Journal
“This intricate plot is rich in fantasy. The author invents two-headed beasts, enchanted spells, dancing flowers, glowing fangs, black holes, and oracles in the classic fight of good versus evil. The illustrations are outstanding and can assist the reader in comprehending the imaginative text.” —Julie Schneggenburger Children's Literature
“This fast-paced, action-packed middle grade novel reads at the same pace of the first Indiana Jones movie, which is sure to keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.” —"Bill's Books", ALAN Online
152 pages, Hardcover
First published October 30, 2005
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May 8, 2009
the rocks are amazing. his friends were awesome
May 23, 2014
This would be a fine plot from a 10-year-old. From a adult, it is just lame - amateur, unoriginal, and derivative.
"A pack of winged monkeys flew out of the forest and chased us"
"The cabin boy will have to clean these giant bay windows....So?..."Yerbles don't do windows"
"You're not the boss of me!"
"'Lightning! Duck!' 'What's a lightning duck?'"
You get the idea.
"A pack of winged monkeys flew out of the forest and chased us"
"The cabin boy will have to clean these giant bay windows....So?..."Yerbles don't do windows"
"You're not the boss of me!"
"'Lightning! Duck!' 'What's a lightning duck?'"
You get the idea.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews