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ABEN: Boy Almighty
Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781489589224.
Secrets of the Egoles' Nest is based on Aben Egole, who's first introduced as a sheltered toddler. Soon afterwards, he becomes acquainted with a powerful young mystic named Nastera. Once alone, she shares more than a secret about his incredible heritage. Aben's proof of her assertion came by means of a whirl-wind adventure. Afterwards, Aben, with the help of a mystical dynasty, persuades his father, Colonel Ivory Egole, to move he and his son to another planet. Consequently, this father and son team engage in treacherous missions, with the help from a planet full of super-beings. Soon after they begin their new lives, Aben learns that his emotional upheaval is triggering his superlative DNA's incredible mutative powers. Later, they become entangled in battles of good and evil, leading to the confrontation with the most dangerous warlord in the universe, Imperial General Warnod.
Secrets of the Egoles' Nest is based on Aben Egole, who's first introduced as a sheltered toddler. Soon afterwards, he becomes acquainted with a powerful young mystic named Nastera. Once alone, she shares more than a secret about his incredible heritage. Aben's proof of her assertion came by means of a whirl-wind adventure. Afterwards, Aben, with the help of a mystical dynasty, persuades his father, Colonel Ivory Egole, to move he and his son to another planet. Consequently, this father and son team engage in treacherous missions, with the help from a planet full of super-beings. Soon after they begin their new lives, Aben learns that his emotional upheaval is triggering his superlative DNA's incredible mutative powers. Later, they become entangled in battles of good and evil, leading to the confrontation with the most dangerous warlord in the universe, Imperial General Warnod.
306 pages, Paperback
First published April 16, 2012
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June 30, 2014
3.5 Stars -
‘This monumental Science Fiction Fantasy tells us the story of Aben Egole, a young, sheltered boy living in North Carolina with an absent military father. When Aben is approached by a powerful young mystic who shares with him a secret about his incredible heritage and also an organism that will spark his own potential his life changes forever. With the help of a mystical dynasty of Astroknights and his military father, Colonol Ivory Egole, Aben begins a whirlwind off planet adventure. With their new lives just beginning and Abens altered DNA causing powers to manifest as his emotions and experiences change him, the two of them become caught in a battle of good vs evil and an inevitable confrontation with the most dangerous warlord in the Universe’
A great introduction to the world of Sci Fi and Fantasy for any young reader, it has a little bit of everything. There is so much creativity throughout the story it’s obvious Royer has an incredible span to his imagination, his real challenge is whether he can focus it and truly draw us in before he whisks us off to his next fantastical thought.
I’d have loved the earlier pages of the book to have a bit more personal information about our main protagonist Aben. We know a little in terms of he goes to school, we start in North Carolina, we are in a time of GPS and so forth but we don’t hear much about his emotional state, his hopes or dreams or really many of his inner thoughts at all. With Aben, I found I was more than interested enough in what he was about to go through to want to know more about where he came from but we were already moving on at break neck speed.
More time in the beginning would also add some context to the dialogue, as there are times where it seems a little mature for even a very smart 13yr old. I don’t have kids, I don’t know how they are talking these days and Aben has been raised in strict and structured military family so this is only going off my personal view of 13yr olds today, but it seemed the all powerful mystic and the little boy spoke with similar levels of respect and confidence where one might expect awe or confusion considering the outlandish circumstances. Whilst you don’t get the contrast that would help with characterisation what you do get is the potential to push a younger child to a higher reading level due to the intelligence of some of the language used.
‘Secrets of the Egoles Nest’ is easy to read and moves at a swift pace. Royer has jammed a lot in to this, the first book of the Egoles series, to establish and build his world in great detail. It’s a fascinating collection of moments with secret agents, bad guys, superpowers and everything a young reader loves, with that being said I think most kids would jump right into this and I’d recommend it for anyone between the ages of 8 to 15. I also think this would be a good book to read to your child as Royer raises the challenges of raising a young adult and so does not dumb it down. Your kid will finish this book having learnt some new words and having had their imagination stretched, I guarantee it.
As an adult it was tougher for me to appreciate (I’m reading Joe Abercrombie and Patrick Rothfuss, somewhat darker authors writing for a more mature audience) so I give it 3 stars but I think a younger reader would give it 4 stars and be really looking forward to the next book in the series.
‘This monumental Science Fiction Fantasy tells us the story of Aben Egole, a young, sheltered boy living in North Carolina with an absent military father. When Aben is approached by a powerful young mystic who shares with him a secret about his incredible heritage and also an organism that will spark his own potential his life changes forever. With the help of a mystical dynasty of Astroknights and his military father, Colonol Ivory Egole, Aben begins a whirlwind off planet adventure. With their new lives just beginning and Abens altered DNA causing powers to manifest as his emotions and experiences change him, the two of them become caught in a battle of good vs evil and an inevitable confrontation with the most dangerous warlord in the Universe’
A great introduction to the world of Sci Fi and Fantasy for any young reader, it has a little bit of everything. There is so much creativity throughout the story it’s obvious Royer has an incredible span to his imagination, his real challenge is whether he can focus it and truly draw us in before he whisks us off to his next fantastical thought.
I’d have loved the earlier pages of the book to have a bit more personal information about our main protagonist Aben. We know a little in terms of he goes to school, we start in North Carolina, we are in a time of GPS and so forth but we don’t hear much about his emotional state, his hopes or dreams or really many of his inner thoughts at all. With Aben, I found I was more than interested enough in what he was about to go through to want to know more about where he came from but we were already moving on at break neck speed.
More time in the beginning would also add some context to the dialogue, as there are times where it seems a little mature for even a very smart 13yr old. I don’t have kids, I don’t know how they are talking these days and Aben has been raised in strict and structured military family so this is only going off my personal view of 13yr olds today, but it seemed the all powerful mystic and the little boy spoke with similar levels of respect and confidence where one might expect awe or confusion considering the outlandish circumstances. Whilst you don’t get the contrast that would help with characterisation what you do get is the potential to push a younger child to a higher reading level due to the intelligence of some of the language used.
‘Secrets of the Egoles Nest’ is easy to read and moves at a swift pace. Royer has jammed a lot in to this, the first book of the Egoles series, to establish and build his world in great detail. It’s a fascinating collection of moments with secret agents, bad guys, superpowers and everything a young reader loves, with that being said I think most kids would jump right into this and I’d recommend it for anyone between the ages of 8 to 15. I also think this would be a good book to read to your child as Royer raises the challenges of raising a young adult and so does not dumb it down. Your kid will finish this book having learnt some new words and having had their imagination stretched, I guarantee it.
As an adult it was tougher for me to appreciate (I’m reading Joe Abercrombie and Patrick Rothfuss, somewhat darker authors writing for a more mature audience) so I give it 3 stars but I think a younger reader would give it 4 stars and be really looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 3, 2017
My review today is on the Science Fiction book, Secrets of the Egoles' Nest. This is the first book in The Egoles' Science Fiction Series. Daniel asked me to read and review this book. I gladly agreed although it is not a genre that I commonly read. I did enjoy it. It's well written, colorful, and full of adventure. I know you are going to love it.
Aben Egole is a young boy who has been sheltered from the real world since his mother's disappearance when he was but four. He does attend school but he has a nanny who watched his every move. A young girl moves in next door and changes life. It turns out she's a mystic who is to introduce Aben to the life he is destined to live. As his DNA is being transformed he encounters powers within himself that he never dreamed of.
Colonel Ivory Egole, Aben's father, is soon drawn into this new life and they are moved to another planet. The Colonel is promoted to General and has a young team of super beings to work with; they go throughout the universe in colorful, action packed adventures. Where they encounter Aben's mother who had to leave her family to protect them.
A journey of battles of good warring over evil. The evil, dangerous Imperial General Warnod is out to destroy the young team.
Aben Egole is a young boy who has been sheltered from the real world since his mother's disappearance when he was but four. He does attend school but he has a nanny who watched his every move. A young girl moves in next door and changes life. It turns out she's a mystic who is to introduce Aben to the life he is destined to live. As his DNA is being transformed he encounters powers within himself that he never dreamed of.
Colonel Ivory Egole, Aben's father, is soon drawn into this new life and they are moved to another planet. The Colonel is promoted to General and has a young team of super beings to work with; they go throughout the universe in colorful, action packed adventures. Where they encounter Aben's mother who had to leave her family to protect them.
A journey of battles of good warring over evil. The evil, dangerous Imperial General Warnod is out to destroy the young team.
January 11, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It's a thrilling magic/sci-fi epic about a boy who comes to realize he's has magical ability after the girl next door reveales herself to be an alien. Aben (boy protaganist) shares his magical alien abilities with his grandfather and mother, and it's dormant in his dna until he receives a special little flu-shot that unlocks his potential. Not long after, he's travelling through space, fighting monsters, making friends, and trying to save the universe. Recommended, especially for younger readers.
July 8, 2012
July 14, 2012
Magic, Fantasy, and Reality
Children's Book Reviews
Name: Children's Book Reviews
Location: Taos, New Mexico, United States
Judith is a Creativity Coach, artist, and writer
Rated this book ****
Recently I read H. G. Well's Time Machine and have started another Steam Punk after reading this featured book by Dan Royer. There's something appealing about sci-fi in particular and about many novels. All the protagonist has to do is fight an evil alien, win an award, or find true love while their meals and clothes miraculously appear. I recently mentioned to a friend that if I only had one trip back in time, I would take it to cuddle my children again when they were small. That's true, but if I had two wishes, it would be to go back and watch the marvel on the faces of my 5th grade class when I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. That was in 2001 when the school year got off to the horrible start of 9-11. We all needed that fantasy adventure that year. Our class Halloween Party had a Harry Potter theme! So, I always appreciate sci-fi for young readers to give them a possibility of strength, courage, and adventure no matter the walls tumbling down around us, or enough grocery money for that matter.
Secrets of the Egole’s Nest is a fast-paced adventure that features young protagonist Aben. Aben is a solitary adolescent whose mother mysteriously disappeared years earlier. When a girl, Nastera, his age, or so it seems, moves in next door, Aben finds himself transported to other worlds and universes and rapidly gains superpowers he’d not dreamed of before. He wonders what will happen to his father. Will he ever know about his mother? Will he learn to contain his impetuous, dangerous actions with his new powers? He and his team of Astroknights are elected to defeat the powerful villain General Warnod, and in doing so they have to devise alarming new strategies.
Daniel Royer has put together an appealing tale, with quaint syntax, complete with chapter illustrations. The book will keep young readers from ages 10 and up entertained. Perhaps it will entice them to write and illustrate their own tales for class and for fun. One wonders if the fantasy characters could lend themselves to a video game with all their action and exploits.
http://www.danroyer.com/
Magic, Fantasy, and Reality
Children's Book Reviews
Name: Children's Book Reviews
Location: Taos, New Mexico, United States
Judith is a Creativity Coach, artist, and writer
Rated this book ****
Recently I read H. G. Well's Time Machine and have started another Steam Punk after reading this featured book by Dan Royer. There's something appealing about sci-fi in particular and about many novels. All the protagonist has to do is fight an evil alien, win an award, or find true love while their meals and clothes miraculously appear. I recently mentioned to a friend that if I only had one trip back in time, I would take it to cuddle my children again when they were small. That's true, but if I had two wishes, it would be to go back and watch the marvel on the faces of my 5th grade class when I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. That was in 2001 when the school year got off to the horrible start of 9-11. We all needed that fantasy adventure that year. Our class Halloween Party had a Harry Potter theme! So, I always appreciate sci-fi for young readers to give them a possibility of strength, courage, and adventure no matter the walls tumbling down around us, or enough grocery money for that matter.
Secrets of the Egole’s Nest is a fast-paced adventure that features young protagonist Aben. Aben is a solitary adolescent whose mother mysteriously disappeared years earlier. When a girl, Nastera, his age, or so it seems, moves in next door, Aben finds himself transported to other worlds and universes and rapidly gains superpowers he’d not dreamed of before. He wonders what will happen to his father. Will he ever know about his mother? Will he learn to contain his impetuous, dangerous actions with his new powers? He and his team of Astroknights are elected to defeat the powerful villain General Warnod, and in doing so they have to devise alarming new strategies.
Daniel Royer has put together an appealing tale, with quaint syntax, complete with chapter illustrations. The book will keep young readers from ages 10 and up entertained. Perhaps it will entice them to write and illustrate their own tales for class and for fun. One wonders if the fantasy characters could lend themselves to a video game with all their action and exploits.
http://www.danroyer.com/
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