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TombQuest #3
Valley of Kings
From the team that brought you The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals comes book 3 in an epic adventure filled with the magic of ancient Egypt!
The adventure continues in Book 3!
If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert-where they discover that Egypt is in the grips of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky.
But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There's no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets?
Is there anyone they can trust?
In the tradition of The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals, the TombQuest adventure continues online, with an epic game! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, then challenge your friends to play through!
The adventure continues in Book 3!
If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert-where they discover that Egypt is in the grips of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky.
But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There's no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets?
Is there anyone they can trust?
In the tradition of The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals, the TombQuest adventure continues online, with an epic game! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, then challenge your friends to play through!
192 pages, Hardcover
First published August 11, 2015
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About the author
Michael Northrop
36 books230 followersMichael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books for kids and teens, including the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest and the hit graphic novel Dear Justice League. His first young adult novel, Gentlemen, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start citation, and his second, Trapped, was an Indie Next List selection. His first middle-grade novel, Plunked, was named one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Public Library and was selected for NPR's Backseat Book Club. He is originally from Salisbury, Connecticut, a small town in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains, where he mastered the arts of BB gun shooting, tree climbing, and field goal kicking with only moderate injuries. After graduating from NYU, he worked at Sports Illustrated Kids magazine for 12 years, the last five of those as baseball editor.
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March 17, 2022
Der dritte Band hat mir wieder sehr gut gefallen, besonders das Setting fand ich hier klasse, denn diesmal sind wir mit Alex, Renata und Luke in Ägypten im Tal der Könige.
Natürlich gibt es wieder viel Action und Abenteuer und es wird wieder brandgefährlich für die Kinder. Spannend zu lesen!
Natürlich gibt es wieder viel Action und Abenteuer und es wird wieder brandgefährlich für die Kinder. Spannend zu lesen!
July 13, 2015
So after the revelation at the end of the second book, Alex and his friends are finding the Book of the Dead that sent them to Egypt with a Death Walker and the Order at their tail. The Order that knows every step they would take.
This book have a lot of actions, and we gotta to meet a new mummy - a friendly one plus the cat will return. Meanwhile Todtman are seeking the possible HQ of the Order.
This is book is too young to me, the problems are a little bit simple comparing to the YAs (which is also under the mythology genre) or rather a little bit similar... but the blisters *yuck* (still remembers a scene from the Monument 14. And the traitor, after books and books that have jaw-dropping revelations, the identity is too easy to decipher. Plus there the books in the series are almost the same in their outline hoping the next one will be more exciting and suprising. But probably Rick Riordan fans, especially his The Kanes and the House of Life, I mean the Kane Chronicles (hopefully it will also be redesigned since the other two series, HoO is a spin-off, is Character and the gods of.../olympians). And children who likes mythology and magic would surely love this.
October 12, 2017
Ya empecé el siguiente, a pesar de ser una historia sencilla, engancha.
August 16, 2016
Whoa.
I actually kind of liked this one.
First, a quick summary. Alex Sennefer was on the brink of death when his mother, in a last attempt, used the Lost Spells to bring him back to life. Though she was successful, the Lost Spells also brought back some... unwanted guests. Now, the Death Walkers threaten humanity and an evil organization known as The Order is on the loose. Alex's mother disappears without a trace, and it's up to Alex to bring his mom back.
End the summary.
Which, well... has no real purpose.
Ren isn't much better her self.
Now... enough on the characters.
This book had waaay more action than the last two. And a betrayal! Betrayals are always fun.
Overall, this book was okay. Massive improvement from book 1 and 2 though.
I actually kind of liked this one.
First, a quick summary. Alex Sennefer was on the brink of death when his mother, in a last attempt, used the Lost Spells to bring him back to life. Though she was successful, the Lost Spells also brought back some... unwanted guests. Now, the Death Walkers threaten humanity and an evil organization known as The Order is on the loose. Alex's mother disappears without a trace, and it's up to Alex to bring his mom back.
End the summary.
Which, well... has no real purpose.
Ren isn't much better her self.
Now... enough on the characters.
This book had waaay more action than the last two. And a betrayal! Betrayals are always fun.
Overall, this book was okay. Massive improvement from book 1 and 2 though.
September 1, 2015
Book #111 Read in 2015
Tombquest: Valley of the Kings by Michael Northrop (YA)
This is the third book in a middle grade paranormal/mystery series. Alex is trying to find his mother as well as dealing with Death Walkers....Egyptian Gods who are coming back to life. "The Order" is trying to use the Death Walkers to bring evil into the world. Alex, with help from his friend Ren and his cousin Luke, are trying to stop the order. These books are quick reads packed with lots of actions and both male and female students in middle grades would enjoy these books.
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Tombquest: Valley of the Kings by Michael Northrop (YA)
This is the third book in a middle grade paranormal/mystery series. Alex is trying to find his mother as well as dealing with Death Walkers....Egyptian Gods who are coming back to life. "The Order" is trying to use the Death Walkers to bring evil into the world. Alex, with help from his friend Ren and his cousin Luke, are trying to stop the order. These books are quick reads packed with lots of actions and both male and female students in middle grades would enjoy these books.
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October 26, 2016
El final termina con un cliffhanger a la altura de la saga que sólo hace que quieras leer la continuación cuanto antes.
Si sois fans de la trilogía de La Pirámide Roja, de Rick Riordan, la saga de Tombquest puede ser un intenso viaje para vosotros en los que descubrir nuevos y fascinantes lugares del mundo.
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Si sois fans de la trilogía de La Pirámide Roja, de Rick Riordan, la saga de Tombquest puede ser un intenso viaje para vosotros en los que descubrir nuevos y fascinantes lugares del mundo.
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August 21, 2018
Açıkçası serinin ilk iki kitabını bayıla bayıla okumamıştım. Ancak son zamanlarda nedense hep bu seri aklımdaydı. Bir önceki yorumlarımı okuduğumda da kitaplar elime geçmezse seriye devam etmeyi düşünmediğimi yazmışım. Niye bilmiyorum ama serinin 3. ve 4. kitabını da almışım. Kitabı sevdim, çok kötü değildi. Sona doğru gelişen olaylar ve aksiyonun dozu baya okutturdu kendini. Yine de çok tahmin edilebilirdi. İlk olarak font büyüklüğü gözlerimi kanattı. Tamam anladık çocuk kitabı ama çocuklarda görme zorluğu yoktur sevgili yayınevi. Ayrıca sevgili Doğan Egmont sayfa 91’de “dört kişi” yazıyor ama aslında onlar 3 kişiler. Çevirmen hadi hata yaptı ya editör? Üstelik aynı sayfada üç diye devam ediyor cümle sonra? Todtman’ın onları tek başına Krallar Vadisi’ne yollamasını aklım almadı. Tek başına daha tehlikeli izleri takip ediyor desek bile olmuyor yani. Izzie denen mahlukata gelecek olursak Mısır’daki eserleri çalıp üstüne onları kurtarıyoruz demesi sinirlendirdi. Eserler kendi ülkelerinde kalmalı gerekiyorsa da orada kurtarılmalılar. Sonra çocukların taksilerini çalıp gitmelerine ne demeli? Alex’in anne takıntısı bu kitapta başka bir boyut aldı, annesi de delirtti. Gel bir oğlunu sağlıklı mutlu gör değil mi yani. Ama yok illa saklanacak. Üstelik 7 gün önce kadın Krallar Vadisi’ndeymiş. Alex’in dadısının adı ile neden hareket ediyor bilinmez ama Alex’in annesini sevemiyorum. Ren’in kolyesini kullanmak istemeyişini de anlayamıyorum, zaten beceremiyorda. İnsan en azından kolye ile kendini savunmayı öğrenir, sonra tamam yine kullanma. Son anda artık geçitler açabildiği kısımda “you go girl” diye bağırdım. Kolyesini kullanmaması çok canımı sıkmıştı çünkü. Örgüt liderine gelecek olursak korkutucu bir adamdı yani onu sevdim. Hedefleri olan kötü insanları seviyorum. Tutankhamun nasıl karşılarına çıktı? O kısım biraz daha açıklanabilirdi ama adam hemen kaçtı yani. Neyseki geri döndü. Hain rahip kalbini almış, canım Tut geçememiş diğer tarafa. Alex’lere de baya yardım etti. Bu arada Luke’un hain olacağı çok belliydi çünkü Ren beya Todtman hain olamazdı. Luke öldü sanırım, yani kan man okudum kurtulduysa örgütün vay haline. Bir hain gerekli miydi? Her hikayede oluyor Percy’de de vardı (spoiler vermeyeceğim). O yüzden yazarın aslında doğru bir pattern’la gittiğini kesinlikle söyleyebilirim. 3 mü 2 mi çok kararsız kaldım ama 2 versem daha çok üzülecektim. O yüzden 3.
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October 14, 2016
Inhalt:
Nachdem die Suche nach seiner Mutter in London erfolglos verlief, folgen Alex, Ren und Luc einer neuen Spur. Dieses Mal verschlägt sie die Reise ins Tal der Könige mitten in der ägyptischen Wüste. Doch auch dort lauern finstere Gestalten auf sie und sind ihnen dicht auf den Fersen. Aber nicht nur ein weiteres Abenteuer und Unmengen an Gefahren wartet auf die Drei, sondern auch unerwartete Hilfe. Langsam kommen Alex und Ren aber auch erste Zweifel, denn ihre Verfolger sind ihnen meist einen Schritt voraus, als wüssten sie schon längst wo sie dieses Mal auf die Freunde treffen würden. Gibt es ein Verräter unter ihnen oder sind die magischen Kräfte doch stärker als sie vermutet haben?
Meine Meinung:
Seit dem ersten Band fiebere ich total den Fortsetzungen entgegen und wurde bisher nie enttäuscht. Auch dieses Mal hat sich Autor Michael Northrop so einiges einfallen lassen um den Hörer ordentlich auf die Folter zu spannen.
Actionreich, mysteriös und mega spannend beginnt das dritte Abenteuer von Alex, Luke und Ren, die gemeinsam in Ägypten der Spuren seiner Mutter folgen und gegen das gespenstische Böse ankämpfen.
Die Entwicklung von Alex und auch Ren ist wirklich klasse gestaltet. Nur Häppchenweise und dennoch sehr authentisch wachsen sie an ihren Herausforderungen und lernen sich und ihre Fähigkeiten besser kennen.
Die Schauorte wirken wie gemalt und man kommt sich beim Lauschen der Geschichte so vor, als sei man gerade selbst vor Ort und erlebe das Gehörte. Wie zuvor spart auch hier der Autor nicht an einer ordentlichen Portion Spannung und lässt den Hörer das ein oder andere Mal vor Anspannung fast umkommen.
Die alte Geschichte der Pharaonen und von Ägypten ist wieder wunderbar in die moderne Handlung eingebaut. Man erfährt sehr viel über das damalige Leben und deren Religion. Man bekommt neben der spannenden Handlung einiges an Wissen vermittelt und kann sich sehr gut in das Geschehen und dessen Ursprung hineinversetzen.
Auch hier baut man auf alt bekanntes und mit dem Sprecher Johannes Raspe bekommt das Hörbuch ordentlich Leben eingehaucht. Störte mich beim zweiten Band eher die Sprecherstimme, so war es hier wieder erwartend anders. Johannes Raspe ist in Höchstform und vermittelt dem Hörer das Hörbuch in einer greifbaren und stimmgewaltigen bilderbuchähnlichen Form. So wird es wahrhaftig zu einem einzigartigen Hörerlebnis.
Das Cover sieht seinen Vorgängern sehr ähnlich. Die Abbildungen und Zeichen bauen auf den mythologischen Hintergrund auf und geben eine Vorschau darauf, was den Hörer erwarten wird.
Fazit:
Der dritte Band hat mich wieder einmal total umgehauen. Erneut wird mit viel Spannung eine actionreiche Geschichte rund um Alex und Ren erzählt, aber auch das alten Ägyptens kommt absolut nicht zu kurz. Und so kann ich nur sagen, dass diese Reihe absolut hörenswert ist, gerade deshalb, weil sie mit vielen Informationen, einem sehr bildlichen Erzählstil und einer gelungenen Sprecherstimme ausgestattet ist!
Nachdem die Suche nach seiner Mutter in London erfolglos verlief, folgen Alex, Ren und Luc einer neuen Spur. Dieses Mal verschlägt sie die Reise ins Tal der Könige mitten in der ägyptischen Wüste. Doch auch dort lauern finstere Gestalten auf sie und sind ihnen dicht auf den Fersen. Aber nicht nur ein weiteres Abenteuer und Unmengen an Gefahren wartet auf die Drei, sondern auch unerwartete Hilfe. Langsam kommen Alex und Ren aber auch erste Zweifel, denn ihre Verfolger sind ihnen meist einen Schritt voraus, als wüssten sie schon längst wo sie dieses Mal auf die Freunde treffen würden. Gibt es ein Verräter unter ihnen oder sind die magischen Kräfte doch stärker als sie vermutet haben?
Meine Meinung:
Seit dem ersten Band fiebere ich total den Fortsetzungen entgegen und wurde bisher nie enttäuscht. Auch dieses Mal hat sich Autor Michael Northrop so einiges einfallen lassen um den Hörer ordentlich auf die Folter zu spannen.
Actionreich, mysteriös und mega spannend beginnt das dritte Abenteuer von Alex, Luke und Ren, die gemeinsam in Ägypten der Spuren seiner Mutter folgen und gegen das gespenstische Böse ankämpfen.
Die Entwicklung von Alex und auch Ren ist wirklich klasse gestaltet. Nur Häppchenweise und dennoch sehr authentisch wachsen sie an ihren Herausforderungen und lernen sich und ihre Fähigkeiten besser kennen.
Die Schauorte wirken wie gemalt und man kommt sich beim Lauschen der Geschichte so vor, als sei man gerade selbst vor Ort und erlebe das Gehörte. Wie zuvor spart auch hier der Autor nicht an einer ordentlichen Portion Spannung und lässt den Hörer das ein oder andere Mal vor Anspannung fast umkommen.
Die alte Geschichte der Pharaonen und von Ägypten ist wieder wunderbar in die moderne Handlung eingebaut. Man erfährt sehr viel über das damalige Leben und deren Religion. Man bekommt neben der spannenden Handlung einiges an Wissen vermittelt und kann sich sehr gut in das Geschehen und dessen Ursprung hineinversetzen.
Auch hier baut man auf alt bekanntes und mit dem Sprecher Johannes Raspe bekommt das Hörbuch ordentlich Leben eingehaucht. Störte mich beim zweiten Band eher die Sprecherstimme, so war es hier wieder erwartend anders. Johannes Raspe ist in Höchstform und vermittelt dem Hörer das Hörbuch in einer greifbaren und stimmgewaltigen bilderbuchähnlichen Form. So wird es wahrhaftig zu einem einzigartigen Hörerlebnis.
Das Cover sieht seinen Vorgängern sehr ähnlich. Die Abbildungen und Zeichen bauen auf den mythologischen Hintergrund auf und geben eine Vorschau darauf, was den Hörer erwarten wird.
Fazit:
Der dritte Band hat mich wieder einmal total umgehauen. Erneut wird mit viel Spannung eine actionreiche Geschichte rund um Alex und Ren erzählt, aber auch das alten Ägyptens kommt absolut nicht zu kurz. Und so kann ich nur sagen, dass diese Reihe absolut hörenswert ist, gerade deshalb, weil sie mit vielen Informationen, einem sehr bildlichen Erzählstil und einer gelungenen Sprecherstimme ausgestattet ist!
May 12, 2019
Recently, I have been enjoying TombQuest by Michael Northrop. I started it a couple of weeks ago and am on the last book now. The story is sort of like Percy Jackson meets The Infinity Rings.
The story centers around Alex, a boy with a mysterious illness who is suddenly cured when his mother uses an ancient Egyptian artifact to save him. Unfortunately, while Alex is saved, his mother's actions open a rift (for lack of a better word) that allows an old Order to return and gain strength. Before he knows it, Alex is and his friend Ren are in a fight to save the world, battling beings from ancient Egypt as well as human foes.
There are several aspects of this story that I like. First and foremost, I love the relationship that Alex has with his mother. He really respects her and loves her; he appreciates the sacrifices she makes for him. Second, I like Alex and Ren's relationship. While they are good friends, they do have disagreements (in one book they have a pretty big argument.) Most of the time in stories, you find that best friends get along perfectly. This story shows you that you can be best friends, have an argument, realize you were wrong, forgive each other, and move on. Third, I like the emphasis on forgiveness. I can't really say much about this without spoiling something. But not only do Alex and Ren forgive each other when they disagree, there is betrayal in this story and forgiveness. Fourth, I like how Michael Northrop infuses humor into the serious situations. I think it is cleverly done. By just adding a word or phrase, Mr. Northrop breaks up the tension just enough to take the edge out of the situation.
I am adding this to my list of "favorites" for pre-teens and adults with a childlike heart. I will caution that the author does not hesitate to kill characters in his book. (Mini Spoiler: so far, he hasn't killed any main characters, but there are minor characters that die.) So, if you have a child who is particularly sensitive to death in stories, you might want to steer clear of it until they are older.
If you want to see what other books I've enjoyed, visit my blog: rpbooklist.wordpress.com
The story centers around Alex, a boy with a mysterious illness who is suddenly cured when his mother uses an ancient Egyptian artifact to save him. Unfortunately, while Alex is saved, his mother's actions open a rift (for lack of a better word) that allows an old Order to return and gain strength. Before he knows it, Alex is and his friend Ren are in a fight to save the world, battling beings from ancient Egypt as well as human foes.
There are several aspects of this story that I like. First and foremost, I love the relationship that Alex has with his mother. He really respects her and loves her; he appreciates the sacrifices she makes for him. Second, I like Alex and Ren's relationship. While they are good friends, they do have disagreements (in one book they have a pretty big argument.) Most of the time in stories, you find that best friends get along perfectly. This story shows you that you can be best friends, have an argument, realize you were wrong, forgive each other, and move on. Third, I like the emphasis on forgiveness. I can't really say much about this without spoiling something. But not only do Alex and Ren forgive each other when they disagree, there is betrayal in this story and forgiveness. Fourth, I like how Michael Northrop infuses humor into the serious situations. I think it is cleverly done. By just adding a word or phrase, Mr. Northrop breaks up the tension just enough to take the edge out of the situation.
I am adding this to my list of "favorites" for pre-teens and adults with a childlike heart. I will caution that the author does not hesitate to kill characters in his book. (Mini Spoiler: so far, he hasn't killed any main characters, but there are minor characters that die.) So, if you have a child who is particularly sensitive to death in stories, you might want to steer clear of it until they are older.
If you want to see what other books I've enjoyed, visit my blog: rpbooklist.wordpress.com
September 1, 2019
3,5 estrellas.
Claramente yo no soy el público objetivo de la saga, pero de todos modos me entretiene y me emociona como si yo también tuviera doce años. El inicio puede ser un poco lento, pero una vez que las aventuras realmente empiezan, a mí me tienen en sus manos.
Me encanta cómo representan la cultura egipcia. A mí me gustaría saber más, tener información mucho más detallada, pero la forma en que se introduce la mitología es perfecta para un libro middle grade. Se explican los aspectos de la cultura egipcia estrictamente necesarios para la trama y en el momento indicado, y al ser una historia tan llena de aventuras, nunca pierde el ritmo. Así, los chicos pueden absorber la información que el autor introduce sobre los egipcios sin perder interés por el libro ni aburrirse. Además, nadie puede negarme que es hilarante leer esta versión de Tut-Anj-Amón.
Los personajes no son demasiado profundos, cada uno tiene ciertos virtudes y defectos que son remarcados constantemente como para que no nos olvidemos, pero aun así funcionan. Lo que más me gusta es la amistad entre Álex y Ren. No es una relación perfecta, pelean en varias ocasiones porque tienen puntos de vista bastante distintos (siendo Álex tan impulsivo y Ren tan cauta), pero siempre están ahí el uno para el otro.
Hay algunos aspectos que no terminan de convencerme, como el hecho de que los adultos estén tan cómodos dejando a niños de 12 años enfrentarse a tantos peligros solo porque poseen unos amuletos mágicos. También tenemos los típicos villanos, los malos muy malos, sin matices, exceptuando un personaje del que no puedo hablar mucho para no hacer spoiler, pero su traición era predecible.
Más allá de eso, recomiendo muchísimo estos libros, especialmente a los lectores más jóvenes. Son divertidos, llenos de aventuras, y van sobre los dioses egipcios. ¿Qué más se puede pedir para pasar un buen rato?
Claramente yo no soy el público objetivo de la saga, pero de todos modos me entretiene y me emociona como si yo también tuviera doce años. El inicio puede ser un poco lento, pero una vez que las aventuras realmente empiezan, a mí me tienen en sus manos.
Me encanta cómo representan la cultura egipcia. A mí me gustaría saber más, tener información mucho más detallada, pero la forma en que se introduce la mitología es perfecta para un libro middle grade. Se explican los aspectos de la cultura egipcia estrictamente necesarios para la trama y en el momento indicado, y al ser una historia tan llena de aventuras, nunca pierde el ritmo. Así, los chicos pueden absorber la información que el autor introduce sobre los egipcios sin perder interés por el libro ni aburrirse. Además, nadie puede negarme que es hilarante leer esta versión de Tut-Anj-Amón.
Los personajes no son demasiado profundos, cada uno tiene ciertos virtudes y defectos que son remarcados constantemente como para que no nos olvidemos, pero aun así funcionan. Lo que más me gusta es la amistad entre Álex y Ren. No es una relación perfecta, pelean en varias ocasiones porque tienen puntos de vista bastante distintos (siendo Álex tan impulsivo y Ren tan cauta), pero siempre están ahí el uno para el otro.
Hay algunos aspectos que no terminan de convencerme, como el hecho de que los adultos estén tan cómodos dejando a niños de 12 años enfrentarse a tantos peligros solo porque poseen unos amuletos mágicos. También tenemos los típicos villanos, los malos muy malos, sin matices, exceptuando un personaje del que no puedo hablar mucho para no hacer spoiler, pero su traición era predecible.
Más allá de eso, recomiendo muchísimo estos libros, especialmente a los lectores más jóvenes. Son divertidos, llenos de aventuras, y van sobre los dioses egipcios. ¿Qué más se puede pedir para pasar un buen rato?
July 21, 2021
Wer ist der Verräter ?
In dem Buch Das Tal der Könige (Tombquest - Die Schatzjäger 3) von Michael Northrop, geht es um Alex, Ren, Luke und Dr. Ernst Totman, welche gerade in Ägypten mit einem Taxi unterwegs sind. Von dem Taxifahrer erfahren sie, das viele Menschen in Ägypten im Moment durchgeknallt sind und verrückte Sachen anstellen. Am Hotel angekommen wollen sie in das Hotel gehen, aber auf dem Weg dorthin entdecken sie ein Mitglied des Ordens und werden von einem anderen Mitglied des Ordens entdeckt, zum Glück können sie fliehen. Ob sie doch noch entdeckt und geschnappt werden, sollte jeder selber lesen.
Meine Meinung:
Ich fand die Geschichte spannend geschrieben und einfach zu lesen. Die Charaktere haben sinnvoll gehandelt und es gab eine interessante Handlung, so ziemlich zum Schluss. Es gab keine Szene, die irgendwie langweilig war, sondern nur Szenen, die wirklich spannend waren oder wichtig für den weiteren Verlauf der Geschichte waren. Außerdem finde ich es super, wie die Geschichte rund um Alex und Ren in jedem Band woanders spielt.
Fazit:
Wieder ein spannender Band mit Alex, Ren und Lukas. Ich freue mich schon auf Band 4 und hoffe es bleibt spannend. Diesen Band 3 kann ich wieder nur empfehlen.
In dem Buch Das Tal der Könige (Tombquest - Die Schatzjäger 3) von Michael Northrop, geht es um Alex, Ren, Luke und Dr. Ernst Totman, welche gerade in Ägypten mit einem Taxi unterwegs sind. Von dem Taxifahrer erfahren sie, das viele Menschen in Ägypten im Moment durchgeknallt sind und verrückte Sachen anstellen. Am Hotel angekommen wollen sie in das Hotel gehen, aber auf dem Weg dorthin entdecken sie ein Mitglied des Ordens und werden von einem anderen Mitglied des Ordens entdeckt, zum Glück können sie fliehen. Ob sie doch noch entdeckt und geschnappt werden, sollte jeder selber lesen.
Meine Meinung:
Ich fand die Geschichte spannend geschrieben und einfach zu lesen. Die Charaktere haben sinnvoll gehandelt und es gab eine interessante Handlung, so ziemlich zum Schluss. Es gab keine Szene, die irgendwie langweilig war, sondern nur Szenen, die wirklich spannend waren oder wichtig für den weiteren Verlauf der Geschichte waren. Außerdem finde ich es super, wie die Geschichte rund um Alex und Ren in jedem Band woanders spielt.
Fazit:
Wieder ein spannender Band mit Alex, Ren und Lukas. Ich freue mich schon auf Band 4 und hoffe es bleibt spannend. Diesen Band 3 kann ich wieder nur empfehlen.
July 22, 2018
Una novela que disfrutarán los pequeños de entre 9 y 12 años , llena de aventura, lugares increíbles y personajes históricos sorprendentes.
El libro es exactamente lo que promete una historia de aventuras arqueológicas para niños que gustan del misterio, las momias y egipto, creo que el autor maneja muy bien el tema principal, lo único que no me creo es la edad que tienen los personajes (12 años) pues sus aventuras y actitudes muestran mayor madurez, sin embargo no es verdad que eso ocurre en todas las pelis y libros de aventura ? Los héroes tienen habilidades increíbles y pueden hacer mil cosas jajaja . No obstante la historia es interesante te describe lugares históricos de manera fascinante (casi te sientes ahí) y todos los datos sobre el antiguo Egipto te adentran y te hacen sentir parte de la aventura de Álex y Ren
El libro es exactamente lo que promete una historia de aventuras arqueológicas para niños que gustan del misterio, las momias y egipto, creo que el autor maneja muy bien el tema principal, lo único que no me creo es la edad que tienen los personajes (12 años) pues sus aventuras y actitudes muestran mayor madurez, sin embargo no es verdad que eso ocurre en todas las pelis y libros de aventura ? Los héroes tienen habilidades increíbles y pueden hacer mil cosas jajaja . No obstante la historia es interesante te describe lugares históricos de manera fascinante (casi te sientes ahí) y todos los datos sobre el antiguo Egipto te adentran y te hacen sentir parte de la aventura de Álex y Ren
May 8, 2024
Alex and his band of survivors are off to Egypt in the desperate hope of finding his mom, but the hot desert carries more than they expect. Yet another Death Walker, the Order, a violent hunter, betrayal and the journey of learning how to use their amulets. This was a sizzling hot read that left its mark.
Yet another in the series that I enjoyed though my reading partner was quite frustrated over the book, but in the best of ways. This is a fun read for all ages though if you've got younger readers (I'm thinking early-mid elementary), be prepared that this is probing more into the darker side, becoming more emotional and escalating the risks. Still a fantastic read, you just might have to do some shoulder pats.
Would recommend and hoping I get the next book before my buddy reader finishes their copy cause they are not patient or good at withholding spoilers.
Yet another in the series that I enjoyed though my reading partner was quite frustrated over the book, but in the best of ways. This is a fun read for all ages though if you've got younger readers (I'm thinking early-mid elementary), be prepared that this is probing more into the darker side, becoming more emotional and escalating the risks. Still a fantastic read, you just might have to do some shoulder pats.
Would recommend and hoping I get the next book before my buddy reader finishes their copy cause they are not patient or good at withholding spoilers.
September 19, 2023
This is a great roller-coaster ride of action and adventure. Considering that it is book 3 of 5 and the only one of i have read I'm saying plenty.
The characters are all terrific, 3 friends (actually 2 cousins and a BFF), bonded by a need to save everything they love from an ancient Egyptian cult bent on destroying the world in favor of their vision.
This is a read that will not disappoint
The characters are all terrific, 3 friends (actually 2 cousins and a BFF), bonded by a need to save everything they love from an ancient Egyptian cult bent on destroying the world in favor of their vision.
This is a read that will not disappoint
February 12, 2017
I am loving the way these series are getting more and more complex, this book is my favorite one by far! I keep thinking Ren's my favorite character, and I can't wait to see what's next for her and Álex!!
November 28, 2018
Story continues to ramp up. I like the magical aspects of the story and the Egyptian setting is interesting. The tension/suspense is high and the idea of a traitor heightens the drama and keeps you guessing.
September 2, 2017
Entertaining and a bit dark.
September 7, 2019
I’d read this outside dazed in low sun and the vibes I got from these times are truly amazing. I loved this book from the series, Alex strangely comforts my mind. He’s an interesting kid
November 18, 2019
This one made me nervous. I'm claustrophobic and I was reading the last of this one at bedtime. Was not sure if I'd have bad dreams or not. Fortunately, not!!
December 10, 2021
Exciting with cliffhangers
February 7, 2022
Loved that they move into actual Egypt. I keep coming back, wondering what the Order is up to, will he find his mom?
March 31, 2022
This is a very good book I do encourage people to read this book for any book report
September 13, 2023
The ending was so crazy, and my favorite character too 😭
June 7, 2021
The friends need an ancient book of the dead to kill the Death Walkers that roam the earth. To get this they must find Alex's mum and the lost spells. They head to Cairo where they heard that his mum's passport has been swiped in the airport. They go there to find absolute chaos and evil beings rampaging the city. Will they be able to get the scrolls before the evil Order do?
My favourite part of the story is when the two friends (Alex and Ren) go out into the desert to look at the Valley Of The Kings where his mum was sighted entering one of the tombs. But they go in only to find a fire-throwing death walker.
My favourite character as I have already said is Ernst Todtman who is the friend's amulet teacher and basically caregiver. He is german and partly not mentioned in this book. But he is a key character in the series and my very favourite character in the series.
I learned a lot from this book like that the Valley Of The Kings had lots of mummies but has been raided from their valuables. And that the mummy would usually have a statue of itself in perfect recognition of its former self.
I rate this book 4 - 5 for its well said lines and the author's creativity.
My favourite part of the story is when the two friends (Alex and Ren) go out into the desert to look at the Valley Of The Kings where his mum was sighted entering one of the tombs. But they go in only to find a fire-throwing death walker.
My favourite character as I have already said is Ernst Todtman who is the friend's amulet teacher and basically caregiver. He is german and partly not mentioned in this book. But he is a key character in the series and my very favourite character in the series.
I learned a lot from this book like that the Valley Of The Kings had lots of mummies but has been raided from their valuables. And that the mummy would usually have a statue of itself in perfect recognition of its former self.
I rate this book 4 - 5 for its well said lines and the author's creativity.
September 14, 2016
In thos book I can see that the author really wants to conect with the reader. I believe that in the series "TombQuest" there is a pattern that I see come and go. This pattern is when Alex uses his amulet to help his friends. I read about how he over comes challenges, meets new people, and how he will hopefully find he mother, save the lost spells, and stop the death walkers before its too late. In the story I have read about how Alex and his friends will get even closer to stoping the death walkers.
September 21, 2016
Review originally posted on Children's Atheneum
I have said this before and I will say it again, Michael Northrop knows how to write a good action adventure tale. Leaving off from book two, I was thankful for a little bit of backstory as it had been a little while since I read the first two in the series. It didn't take me long to catch on though. At its heart, this really is pure unadulterated adventure, but Northrop doesn't skimp on character development either. Alex, who has been ill most of his life, is really beginning to enjoy his newfound health and is relishing every moment of it. Ren struggles greatly with how to use her Talisman as she has always resisted magic, leaning more heavily on logic. The idea that there is magic and she can use it really bothers her, unlike Alex and Todtman who have embraced it fully.
As an avid Egyptology enthusiast, I loved that they were now in Egypt and especially loved the Valley of the Kings. In fact, it got me so excited about it again that I have watched a couple of documentaries again regarding the subject, but I just love it so much.
These books are perfect for the adventure lover and anyone obsessed with Ancient Egypt.
I have said this before and I will say it again, Michael Northrop knows how to write a good action adventure tale. Leaving off from book two, I was thankful for a little bit of backstory as it had been a little while since I read the first two in the series. It didn't take me long to catch on though. At its heart, this really is pure unadulterated adventure, but Northrop doesn't skimp on character development either. Alex, who has been ill most of his life, is really beginning to enjoy his newfound health and is relishing every moment of it. Ren struggles greatly with how to use her Talisman as she has always resisted magic, leaning more heavily on logic. The idea that there is magic and she can use it really bothers her, unlike Alex and Todtman who have embraced it fully.
As an avid Egyptology enthusiast, I loved that they were now in Egypt and especially loved the Valley of the Kings. In fact, it got me so excited about it again that I have watched a couple of documentaries again regarding the subject, but I just love it so much.
These books are perfect for the adventure lover and anyone obsessed with Ancient Egypt.
January 4, 2017
En El Valle de los Reyes, tercera parte de esta saga egipcia de corte infantil, nos embarcamos nuevamente en un viaje lleno de peligros y sorpresas con nuestro trío protagonista, Álex, Ren y Lucas. Esta vez aterrizamos en Egipto, en un intento desesperado por hallar los Conjuros Perdidos y encontrar a la madre de Álex, cuyo último paradero conocido ha sido El Valle de los Reyes, destino de nuestros protagonistas. Pero el camino no es fácil. La Orden les pisa los talones allá donde van, hecho que les hace pensar que tienen a un topo entre sus filas, dificultando aún más la misión de hallar Los Conjuros Perdidos y destruir al nuevo Caminante de la Muerte que está crean el caos en Egipto, tanto entre sus habitantes como a nivel atmosférico, pues el astro Sol se está tomando muy en serio el dicho de "Hace un sol de justicia" y durante el día es prácticamente imposible permanecer mucho tiempo bajo el sol sin sufrir quemaduras graves. ¿Serán capaces de hacer frente a todas las adversidades y hallar el modo de detener al Caminante de la Muerte y dar esquinazo a la Orden sin morir en el intento? [...]
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February 15, 2016
Searching for The Lost Spells takes Alex, Ren, and Luke, along with Dr. Todtman to The Valley of Kings in Egypt. Finding The Lost Spells is the only way to stop the Death Walkers....but, Egypt has undergone a transformation. Unbearable light and heat, the likes of which it has never seen, has rendered the country a virtual ghost town.
The Order is after them, in hot pursuit, trying to thwart their search. They always seem to be one step ahead of them and they are running out of time. Little do they know, up until the very end, that they have been betrayed and be someone who is very close to them. Will they be able to stop the Death Walkers even in the face of this adversity?
Tombquest: Valley of Kings starts off where #2 left off, yet once again, the character development and storyline are lacking substance. A tough read to get through, especially when the continuity is lacking from book to book.
The Order is after them, in hot pursuit, trying to thwart their search. They always seem to be one step ahead of them and they are running out of time. Little do they know, up until the very end, that they have been betrayed and be someone who is very close to them. Will they be able to stop the Death Walkers even in the face of this adversity?
Tombquest: Valley of Kings starts off where #2 left off, yet once again, the character development and storyline are lacking substance. A tough read to get through, especially when the continuity is lacking from book to book.
June 10, 2016
This book has our team racing across the world trying to find the Book of the Dead Lost Spells in order to undo a great magical harm. Unfortunately it seems that everywhere they go, The Order is already there or arrives shortly.
They arrive in Egypt, seeking the spells and Alex's mom, who it is now whispered took the spells for herself. How are they to find her, stop the whispers, and derail the damage caused by the magical leakage that has freed the dead to walk the earth again?
This book has both positive and negatives as they search for the spells (and Alex's mother), with the return of a mummy cat that really likes Ren, and another new mummy who is seeking his heart. Overall, this book had some really good twists and some good vibes, although the ending was shattering.
They arrive in Egypt, seeking the spells and Alex's mom, who it is now whispered took the spells for herself. How are they to find her, stop the whispers, and derail the damage caused by the magical leakage that has freed the dead to walk the earth again?
This book has both positive and negatives as they search for the spells (and Alex's mother), with the return of a mummy cat that really likes Ren, and another new mummy who is seeking his heart. Overall, this book had some really good twists and some good vibes, although the ending was shattering.
September 22, 2015
ok. so this one was amazing, and so far my favorite of the three.
the books are short, but so much happens in them. i wish there was a little more time to explore the places they go and the people they meet, but that's not what this book is about. it's about adventure, saving the world and finding Alex's mom.
keep em coming!
i do recommend that younger children or those that are sensitive to violence or some gross factor, wait to read this series till they are older.
the author is very good at describing the condition of the mummies.and some of the things that happen may scar children who aren't ready for it.
the books are short, but so much happens in them. i wish there was a little more time to explore the places they go and the people they meet, but that's not what this book is about. it's about adventure, saving the world and finding Alex's mom.
keep em coming!
i do recommend that younger children or those that are sensitive to violence or some gross factor, wait to read this series till they are older.
the author is very good at describing the condition of the mummies.and some of the things that happen may scar children who aren't ready for it.
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