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The Lightning Catcher #3
The Secrets of the Storm Vortex
The funny, fast-paced third book in The Lightning Catcher series! Part Storm Chasers and part The 39 Clues, this school adventure story about twelve-year-old Angus McFangus and his dangerous gift for predicting catastrophic weather combines science, weather, and the fantastical.
Angus McFangus and his two best friends, Indigo Midnight and Dougal Dewsnap, are starting their second year at the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, where they are being trained to study and, eventually, become lightning catchers and manage the world's most dangerous weather. They have more than lessons on their minds, however—namely, the fate of Angus's parents, who have been kidnapped by the villain Scabious Dankhart. Angus's parents are kept prisoner in Castle Dankhart, where a violent weather explosion has created a "storm vortex" so that no one can tell what is going on inside. It's Angus, Indigo, and Dougal to the rescue. . . . Will they get there in time and all in one piece? Action-packed, lighthearted, and perfect for reluctant readers!
Angus McFangus and his two best friends, Indigo Midnight and Dougal Dewsnap, are starting their second year at the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, where they are being trained to study and, eventually, become lightning catchers and manage the world's most dangerous weather. They have more than lessons on their minds, however—namely, the fate of Angus's parents, who have been kidnapped by the villain Scabious Dankhart. Angus's parents are kept prisoner in Castle Dankhart, where a violent weather explosion has created a "storm vortex" so that no one can tell what is going on inside. It's Angus, Indigo, and Dougal to the rescue. . . . Will they get there in time and all in one piece? Action-packed, lighthearted, and perfect for reluctant readers!
- GenresFantasyMiddle Grade
469 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2015
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September 25, 2018
Just. Wow. This was the most suspenseful book I’ve ever ridden so far. It was more drawn out than the first two, but the climax and ending, Goodness Gracious. It was the most terrifying event in the series so far. I would highly recommend this book if you’ve read and enjoyed the previous adventures. But, just like I’ve said before with the others, it gets pretty insane, especially at the end, so it’s not for the faint of heart. So far, best adventure yet!
August 4, 2019
I recommend it!!!
October 5, 2015
In this second book of the Lightning Catcher series, Angus McFangus and his friends return for their second year of lightning catcher training. Angus begins to learn about his rare, inherited lightning prophet skills, and his friend Indigo learns more about her bloodline connection to the notoriously nefarious and infamous Dankharts. All the while, a terrible storm rages around castle Dankhart where Angus' parents are imprisoned and where Dankhart and his Monsoon Mongrels are clearly up to no good.
This is the second book in a series and it is recommended that readers begin with the first book. Having not read the first book, I found this entry less engaging. Angus, Indigo, and Dougal constantly seemed shocked about new developments but clues dropped didn't draw me in enough to be equally shocked. Moreover the opportunities for Angus to learn about his unique skills also seem limited and incidental and they aren't given the priority they deserve. The book will be interesting and engaging for many young readers out there, but isn’t one of the top middle school books out there.
This is the second book in a series and it is recommended that readers begin with the first book. Having not read the first book, I found this entry less engaging. Angus, Indigo, and Dougal constantly seemed shocked about new developments but clues dropped didn't draw me in enough to be equally shocked. Moreover the opportunities for Angus to learn about his unique skills also seem limited and incidental and they aren't given the priority they deserve. The book will be interesting and engaging for many young readers out there, but isn’t one of the top middle school books out there.
September 25, 2015
Angus and friends get into more dangerous situations in this third installment of the Lightning Catcher series. Angus learns about past storm prophets. There is a huge storm vortex over castle Dankhart.
I have to admit that I have a bit of an issue with how adamant Angus, Dougal and Indigo seem to be that the adults in their life won't take care of things. I realize it is part of the premise of the story to have strong kids figuring things out, but I have some concern that kids are possibly being taught to not trust the adults around them. Granted in this storyline some of the adults can't be trusted. And I know Angus is worried about his parents, but I guess I am concerned with how he holds on to this idea that only he can find the answer.
The book is well written and I like the characters and the story. The many types of weather are interesting and I am glad most of them don't actually exist in real life because they sound awful.
I have to admit that I have a bit of an issue with how adamant Angus, Dougal and Indigo seem to be that the adults in their life won't take care of things. I realize it is part of the premise of the story to have strong kids figuring things out, but I have some concern that kids are possibly being taught to not trust the adults around them. Granted in this storyline some of the adults can't be trusted. And I know Angus is worried about his parents, but I guess I am concerned with how he holds on to this idea that only he can find the answer.
The book is well written and I like the characters and the story. The many types of weather are interesting and I am glad most of them don't actually exist in real life because they sound awful.
November 18, 2015
Angus McFangus and his best friends Dougal Dewsnap and Indigo Midnight are second year Lightning Cubs students attending a school called the Perlious Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms. They are on a secret island of Imbur. They study different types of dangerous weather storms and one day hope to manage these storms that happen around the world.
There is a serious weather vortex surrounding the castle of Scabious Dankhart. Angus is concerned about its danger because his parents are trapped inside by this villan of a man. This is the third book in the series. I could not keep my full attention to this book. I think its because there was a lot of definitions being rattled off and there wasn't enough action. Lackluster to say the least.
There is a serious weather vortex surrounding the castle of Scabious Dankhart. Angus is concerned about its danger because his parents are trapped inside by this villan of a man. This is the third book in the series. I could not keep my full attention to this book. I think its because there was a lot of definitions being rattled off and there wasn't enough action. Lackluster to say the least.
September 7, 2015
This juvenile fantasy is the 3rd in the series. The first 2 books are needed for background in order to fully understand the characters and plot line. Somewhat reminiscent of the Harry Potter series upper elementary and early middle school readers will certainly enjoy this fast-paced fantasy about weather and all its strangeness. However there are quite a few mistakes including typos, words out of order, misspellings, etc.
August 25, 2015
Just did not grab me this time around
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