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Atlantis Saga #2
Atlantis in Peril
The second in the Atlantis trilogy by New York Times bestselling author T. A. Barron
In Atlantis Rising, Promi and Atlanta saved their homeland by transforming it into the magical island of Atlantis. They had hoped that would keep it out of the clutches of the evil spirit warlord Narkazan. But Narkazan has returned, more determined than ever to conquer the spirit realm and Atlantis as well. Will the destiny of the mystical isle lie in the boat of Greek sailors who wash up on shore? The powers of the ethereal oceanglass? Or will the growing bond between Promi and Atlanta cause the strongest magic?
With his trademark action, adventure and suspense, master of fantasy T.A. Barron explores the magical world of Atlantis and how its inhabitants' actions sow the seeds of its destruction.
Praise for T. A. Barron’s novels:
“Brilliant, significant, and illuminating . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”—Lloyd Alexander
“A crescendo of miracles.”—Madeleine L’Engle
“Interesting and august . . . compelling.”—The New York Times
“In the best tradition . . . classic.”—Parents Magazine
In Atlantis Rising, Promi and Atlanta saved their homeland by transforming it into the magical island of Atlantis. They had hoped that would keep it out of the clutches of the evil spirit warlord Narkazan. But Narkazan has returned, more determined than ever to conquer the spirit realm and Atlantis as well. Will the destiny of the mystical isle lie in the boat of Greek sailors who wash up on shore? The powers of the ethereal oceanglass? Or will the growing bond between Promi and Atlanta cause the strongest magic?
With his trademark action, adventure and suspense, master of fantasy T.A. Barron explores the magical world of Atlantis and how its inhabitants' actions sow the seeds of its destruction.
Praise for T. A. Barron’s novels:
“Brilliant, significant, and illuminating . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”—Lloyd Alexander
“A crescendo of miracles.”—Madeleine L’Engle
“Interesting and august . . . compelling.”—The New York Times
“In the best tradition . . . classic.”—Parents Magazine
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2015
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About the author
T.A. Barron
72 books1,311 followersT.A. Barron grew up in Colorado ranch country and traveled widely as a Rhodes Scholar. He is the winner of the de Grummond Medallion for “lifetime contribution to the field of children’s and young adult literature” and many other awards. T. A. Barron is the author of more than 30 highly acclaimed books, many of which are international bestsellers. They include The Lost Years of Merlin (now being developed into a feature film), The Great Tree of Avalon (a New York Times bestselling series), The Ancient One (the tale of a brave girl and a magical tree), and The Hero’s Trail (nonfiction stories of courageous kids).
Though he’d dreamed as a young man of becoming a writer, he couldn’t find anyone to publish his first novel. He joined a successful business, eventually became president, then decided to try again. So in 1990, he surprised his business partners by moving back to Colorado to become a writer and conservationist.
In 2000, he founded a national award to honor outstanding young people who help their communities or the environment: the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors 25 highly diverse, public-spirited kids each year. He recently produced a documentary film, Dream Big, profiling seven winners of the Barron Prize. When not writing or speaking, T. A. Barron serves on many boards including Princeton University, where he helped to create the Princeton Environmental Institute, and The Wilderness Society, which recently honored him with its highest award for conservation work. His favorite pastime is hiking, camping, or skiing in Colorado with his family.
Though he’d dreamed as a young man of becoming a writer, he couldn’t find anyone to publish his first novel. He joined a successful business, eventually became president, then decided to try again. So in 1990, he surprised his business partners by moving back to Colorado to become a writer and conservationist.
In 2000, he founded a national award to honor outstanding young people who help their communities or the environment: the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors 25 highly diverse, public-spirited kids each year. He recently produced a documentary film, Dream Big, profiling seven winners of the Barron Prize. When not writing or speaking, T. A. Barron serves on many boards including Princeton University, where he helped to create the Princeton Environmental Institute, and The Wilderness Society, which recently honored him with its highest award for conservation work. His favorite pastime is hiking, camping, or skiing in Colorado with his family.
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September 22, 2021
My name is Promi, and I don't know what to do about Atlanta. I love her, but we can never be together since I'm an Immortal. My father has warned me that my visits to see her are weakening the veil between our worlds, and its collapse will allow evil spirits to invade earth. I don't trust him since he stole all of my childhood memories, and I just want to do whatever I want. However, I now know I've been stupid and selfish. Atlanta will never want to speak to me again, and my father has shown me the fragility of the veil. As unlikely as it once seemed, it's clear Narkazan has returned, and he's kidnapped my sister Jaladay. To complicate matters, the men I rescued from a doomed ship off the coast of Atlantis are now putting the whole island at risk of destruction. I don't have a plan, as usual, but I've got to atone for my mistakes and make things right.
You should read Atlantis Rising before reading this sequel. Promi was the most interesting character, as he learned to adapt to his new immortality. However, his anger and stubbornness overrode any semblance of common sense. The plot dealt with his transformation into a more responsible character, as the problems grew into a formidable obstacle. The theme of the book boiled down to nature vs. industrialization, as the antagonists saw the Great Forest as resources waiting to be torn down and developed. The forest creatures had nature magic, but it seemed unlikely it could overcome modern machinery. A couple of things didn't work for me. I don't usually like books with multiple settings, and much of this book followed four different storylines. I'd rather see the author do a thorough development of one or two plots rather than divide the attention between four of them. My biggest issue was with the book's resolution, as the conflicts weren't resolved. The problems were getting out of control, and the book left them to be handled in the next one. Take care of the problems in this book, or the story feels unfinished. Overall, I like the series, but this book left me wanting more.
You should read Atlantis Rising before reading this sequel. Promi was the most interesting character, as he learned to adapt to his new immortality. However, his anger and stubbornness overrode any semblance of common sense. The plot dealt with his transformation into a more responsible character, as the problems grew into a formidable obstacle. The theme of the book boiled down to nature vs. industrialization, as the antagonists saw the Great Forest as resources waiting to be torn down and developed. The forest creatures had nature magic, but it seemed unlikely it could overcome modern machinery. A couple of things didn't work for me. I don't usually like books with multiple settings, and much of this book followed four different storylines. I'd rather see the author do a thorough development of one or two plots rather than divide the attention between four of them. My biggest issue was with the book's resolution, as the conflicts weren't resolved. The problems were getting out of control, and the book left them to be handled in the next one. Take care of the problems in this book, or the story feels unfinished. Overall, I like the series, but this book left me wanting more.
February 15, 2017
”Atlantis in Peril” book review
There are a lot of books like “Atlantis in Peril” but none of them exactly like it. The main character may not always do what is rite but when something becomes a problem to him or the city of Atlantis he will do his best to protect it.
The main character of the story doesn’t do much to help the story progress very well. Even though he was there most of the story he was just there to fill in places so it seems like he is still part of the main plot. I think the author just didn’t know what to do with the main character so the author just made him get into situations that could’ve easily been avoided if he tried. The first book was a lot better. There were more intense moments including the main character and his friend. Although I did find this book interesting and just a good book in general I think the author could’ve done a better job to at least make it a better sequel for the first book.
The main characters name is Prompi. Prompi is a ‘spirit’ that used to be in a human body. He can be kind and thoughtful at times but at other times he is careless and selfish. Another important character is Atlantia which the island was named after in the first book by Prompi. Atlantia is a human that is kindhearted and caring of the forest. Sometimes she can get in trouble because of her caring of the forest.
I say that the book is good in some ways because at the end it ends as a cliff hanger which makes want to read the next book even if you thought the book wasn’t good just because you want see how it ends. The reason I got this book is because the first book was good enough to get me to read this book even though it’s not as good as the first the cliff hanger makes you have to read the next to know what happens next.
There are a lot of books like “Atlantis in Peril” but none of them exactly like it. The main character may not always do what is rite but when something becomes a problem to him or the city of Atlantis he will do his best to protect it.
The main character of the story doesn’t do much to help the story progress very well. Even though he was there most of the story he was just there to fill in places so it seems like he is still part of the main plot. I think the author just didn’t know what to do with the main character so the author just made him get into situations that could’ve easily been avoided if he tried. The first book was a lot better. There were more intense moments including the main character and his friend. Although I did find this book interesting and just a good book in general I think the author could’ve done a better job to at least make it a better sequel for the first book.
The main characters name is Prompi. Prompi is a ‘spirit’ that used to be in a human body. He can be kind and thoughtful at times but at other times he is careless and selfish. Another important character is Atlantia which the island was named after in the first book by Prompi. Atlantia is a human that is kindhearted and caring of the forest. Sometimes she can get in trouble because of her caring of the forest.
I say that the book is good in some ways because at the end it ends as a cliff hanger which makes want to read the next book even if you thought the book wasn’t good just because you want see how it ends. The reason I got this book is because the first book was good enough to get me to read this book even though it’s not as good as the first the cliff hanger makes you have to read the next to know what happens next.
June 15, 2017
Barron, T.A. Atlantis in Peril, 257 pages. Philomel. $18.00. Content: G.
After discovering his immortal nature, Promi returns to the spirit realm to check on his sister, Jalady, and meet up with his parents, Sammelvar and Escholia, who tell him to stop traveling between worlds. Promi refuses to listen, however, because that would mean living without Atlanta. Promi travels between worlds, weakening the veil that holds the two worlds separate. Narkazan, the evil spirit, notices this difference and begins planning for his War of Glory. Promi and his friends must defend the mortal realm from Narkazans evil clutches and keep the magic of Atlantis from those who seek to control it.
This book kept me up into the morning. T.A. Barron continues the saga with a wondrous plot and a smartly paced story, holding onto the reader with every turn of the page. A story like this is the kind that make me love reading. T.A.Barron is the master of the fantastic. I give this book an easy five stars.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer:JRD, 7th Grade
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After discovering his immortal nature, Promi returns to the spirit realm to check on his sister, Jalady, and meet up with his parents, Sammelvar and Escholia, who tell him to stop traveling between worlds. Promi refuses to listen, however, because that would mean living without Atlanta. Promi travels between worlds, weakening the veil that holds the two worlds separate. Narkazan, the evil spirit, notices this difference and begins planning for his War of Glory. Promi and his friends must defend the mortal realm from Narkazans evil clutches and keep the magic of Atlantis from those who seek to control it.
This book kept me up into the morning. T.A. Barron continues the saga with a wondrous plot and a smartly paced story, holding onto the reader with every turn of the page. A story like this is the kind that make me love reading. T.A.Barron is the master of the fantastic. I give this book an easy five stars.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer:JRD, 7th Grade
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February 12, 2018
Well written, easy to read with fantastical characters.
This is an extreme fantasy world where there are worlds within worlds. I think anyone who likes that type of read would like this book. I, personally, don't want to think of demonic beings rising up out of the either that plan to take over the Earth. For that reason, I read the first four chapters and the last two chapters. This is one of those books that continues and only one main thing gets resolved. I am not a fan of this type of literature even though I do like series books. I like the complete story with all loose ends tied into bows. I realized that some people like to be left wondering what will happen next. This would be a great book for that type of person.
This is an extreme fantasy world where there are worlds within worlds. I think anyone who likes that type of read would like this book. I, personally, don't want to think of demonic beings rising up out of the either that plan to take over the Earth. For that reason, I read the first four chapters and the last two chapters. This is one of those books that continues and only one main thing gets resolved. I am not a fan of this type of literature even though I do like series books. I like the complete story with all loose ends tied into bows. I realized that some people like to be left wondering what will happen next. This would be a great book for that type of person.
March 18, 2022
I really enjoyed this sequel and there were some scenes where i thought WTF!
Lke when it was revealed that Grukarr had survived the birth of Atantis and the end that is so sudden that i need to start reading the 3rd book imediatley.
Lke when it was revealed that Grukarr had survived the birth of Atantis and the end that is so sudden that i need to start reading the 3rd book imediatley.
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July 16, 2019
Really good plot! But like the first book, it dragged out a little bit.
I still love Promi though!
I still love Promi though!
May 20, 2017
The beginning of this book felt like Barron was forced to turn Atlantis Rising into a trilogy. After a while it did start to pick up and become a good addition to the first book.
September 4, 2015
My first comment, and perhaps among the best praise I can offer, is that I believe J.R.R. Tolkien would have whole-heartedly agreed with many of the main ideas being raised regarding nature versus industry/technology.
That being said, this was a good sequel to the first book. It certainly moved the plot forward in the trilogy and paved the way for the events of the upcoming third book. We get to spend some time with the two main characters from the first book, Promi and Atlanta, and gain access to two other important viewpoints in chapters throughout the book. There is still action and mystery and some excitement woven into the pages. It serves its purpose well for what it is: the second book in a trilogy. Yet that is also where its biggest stumbling block comes into play.
The action, excitement, and tension are all building throughout the book. And the ending does resolve one of the main problems that come up in the book. Yet there is a feeling of much to be desired with how quickly it ends, with so many things unresolved until the third book. This book is over a hundred pages shorter than the first one which is another reason to feel a little cheated by how many big things are waiting for the next installment. I completely understand the desire to have an impressive conclusion to the trilogy, and I don’t doubt that Barron will deliver, but I want that third book in my hands now so I can see how it all wraps up! Waiting is the worst part of a situation such as this – the first book delivered some closure in its final pages with hints of promise toward future adventures to come. This book hints at resolution but I could not see it standing on its own as a solo book should a reader just pick it up and begin with this one.
All things said, this is a good second book. If I had read it at a time when the third was also available perhaps the ending would have been a great thing because it would have sent me straight to the book store to pick it up and see how it all ends. This book is certainly worth reading, as is the series, and I would still give an honest, heartfelt recommendation to anyone to pick it up and read it because it was a good book in a good series, which is why there is any reason to be disappointed that there wasn’t more in the second book.
Final Verdict: Go read both of these books! These are excellent novels in the YA Fantasy genre and certainly worth reading through at least once!
That being said, this was a good sequel to the first book. It certainly moved the plot forward in the trilogy and paved the way for the events of the upcoming third book. We get to spend some time with the two main characters from the first book, Promi and Atlanta, and gain access to two other important viewpoints in chapters throughout the book. There is still action and mystery and some excitement woven into the pages. It serves its purpose well for what it is: the second book in a trilogy. Yet that is also where its biggest stumbling block comes into play.
The action, excitement, and tension are all building throughout the book. And the ending does resolve one of the main problems that come up in the book. Yet there is a feeling of much to be desired with how quickly it ends, with so many things unresolved until the third book. This book is over a hundred pages shorter than the first one which is another reason to feel a little cheated by how many big things are waiting for the next installment. I completely understand the desire to have an impressive conclusion to the trilogy, and I don’t doubt that Barron will deliver, but I want that third book in my hands now so I can see how it all wraps up! Waiting is the worst part of a situation such as this – the first book delivered some closure in its final pages with hints of promise toward future adventures to come. This book hints at resolution but I could not see it standing on its own as a solo book should a reader just pick it up and begin with this one.
All things said, this is a good second book. If I had read it at a time when the third was also available perhaps the ending would have been a great thing because it would have sent me straight to the book store to pick it up and see how it all ends. This book is certainly worth reading, as is the series, and I would still give an honest, heartfelt recommendation to anyone to pick it up and read it because it was a good book in a good series, which is why there is any reason to be disappointed that there wasn’t more in the second book.
Final Verdict: Go read both of these books! These are excellent novels in the YA Fantasy genre and certainly worth reading through at least once!
February 13, 2017
A short easy read for the sequel to Atlantis Rising. Promi is not adjusting to spirit realm well, and acts for most of the book like a whiny teenager. This was getting a bit old, and I was glad when more action started to take the focus elsewhere. His relationship with Atlanta is sweet though, and she is a stronger character standing up for herself and her forest, even up to Promi.
The spirit realm is imaginative but confusing, twisting and turning and shifting constantly. Makes one a little cross-eyed. Half the action is there and half is back on the island, which has become run over with machines brought by Greek travelers. I find it a refreshing take on the downfall of Atlantis, introducing machines and invention - very Tolkien-esque. Ending is abrupt and not fulfilling, which makes reading the last book quite necessary - although since both are just over 200 pages, I wonder if two books would have covered everything just fine.
The spirit realm is imaginative but confusing, twisting and turning and shifting constantly. Makes one a little cross-eyed. Half the action is there and half is back on the island, which has become run over with machines brought by Greek travelers. I find it a refreshing take on the downfall of Atlantis, introducing machines and invention - very Tolkien-esque. Ending is abrupt and not fulfilling, which makes reading the last book quite necessary - although since both are just over 200 pages, I wonder if two books would have covered everything just fine.
September 25, 2017
Overview:
Educational Value: Low. People bring the ideas of plumbing, electricity, pesticides, and modern machines (like telescopes) to an island; however, pollution and such begin to ruin the beautiful island.
Violence: High. People are whipped and threatened to be whipped. A ship is nearly sucked up by a whirlpool but they are saved although a few people drown. A man threatens to torture and kill a girl's family if she doesn't help him. Black creatures made of sparks (mistwraths) burn the ground walking and dangerously squeeze a boy. A man viciously describes how he will throw a boy outside his helicopter but he will be attached by hundreds of poisoned blades which will melt his skin. A girl is nearly thrown into a toxic lake. Fairies attack a man, poking and scratching at him.
Romance: Two teens roll in moss together laughing and kiss. A boy starts to express his feelings but is cut off.
Language: Not applicable.
Educational Value: Low. People bring the ideas of plumbing, electricity, pesticides, and modern machines (like telescopes) to an island; however, pollution and such begin to ruin the beautiful island.
Violence: High. People are whipped and threatened to be whipped. A ship is nearly sucked up by a whirlpool but they are saved although a few people drown. A man threatens to torture and kill a girl's family if she doesn't help him. Black creatures made of sparks (mistwraths) burn the ground walking and dangerously squeeze a boy. A man viciously describes how he will throw a boy outside his helicopter but he will be attached by hundreds of poisoned blades which will melt his skin. A girl is nearly thrown into a toxic lake. Fairies attack a man, poking and scratching at him.
Romance: Two teens roll in moss together laughing and kiss. A boy starts to express his feelings but is cut off.
Language: Not applicable.
May 23, 2015
This book feels a bit more like a transition from the first to the last, but it expands the world of Atlantis and the Spirit Realm in a way the first book only started to do. Promi is just as frustrating as ever, but that's what makes him such a great hero in the end. Shangri continues to be a favorite, and Kermi's antics remind me of some of my favorite characters from Barron's Merlin saga.
July 27, 2015
It was very interesting, a good sequel. I was disappointed about the ending, which isn't really an ending. There had better be another book after it.
April 6, 2017
One of the best books from Barron as he packs several days into several pages with several character POVs without an issue.
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March 23, 2018I love this book and I hope ya'll will to my favorite character is Shangri she is very indipensent "I honestly think promi and her should be shipped but promi. is older than her but him and Atlanta always fight
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