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The Empty World Saga Complete Collection: Books 1-5
Plunge into the pond and land in an alien world.
When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What's more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously disappeared nine years ago.
As Christy undertakes an adventure into a wondrous and dangerous new world full of strange aliens and advanced technology, she’ll need to trust her instincts and rely on the unique abilities of her friends if she wants to lead everyone safely home.
Book 1: Portal Through the Pond
When Christy first learns of the portal in her backyard pond, she tries to honor her grandmother’s wishes to stay away. But when the local bully pushes her classmate in, she knows only she can rescue him. And maybe she can finally bring her grandfather home, since she’s there anyway…
Book 2: Beyond the Portal
Despite her parents forbidding Christy from returning to the Empty World, she knows it’s her fault her grandfather got captured by the hostile aliens called Ancients. So when 2 of her friends sneak off to see the world, Christy finds the excuse she needs to go back.
Book 3: At the Portal’s End
It seems like each time Christy goes to the Empty World, more goes wrong. But she still can’t stay away. This time, with the excuse of finding her dad and the detective, she ventures on a more dangerous journey and learns that there’s something more sinister about the Ancients’ plans for the other Empty World inhabitants than any of them suspected.
Book 4: The Lost Portal
As both Christy and the grown-ups scramble to help the other inhabitants of the Empty World stay clear of the Ancients’ genocide, they encounter an overgrown pyramid hidden in the jungle. As the last of his race, the pyramid’s guardian enlists their help to protect it. Because if the Ancients gain access to its secrets, no one on the Empty World will be able to hide from them…
When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What's more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously disappeared nine years ago.
As Christy undertakes an adventure into a wondrous and dangerous new world full of strange aliens and advanced technology, she’ll need to trust her instincts and rely on the unique abilities of her friends if she wants to lead everyone safely home.
Book 1: Portal Through the Pond
When Christy first learns of the portal in her backyard pond, she tries to honor her grandmother’s wishes to stay away. But when the local bully pushes her classmate in, she knows only she can rescue him. And maybe she can finally bring her grandfather home, since she’s there anyway…
Book 2: Beyond the Portal
Despite her parents forbidding Christy from returning to the Empty World, she knows it’s her fault her grandfather got captured by the hostile aliens called Ancients. So when 2 of her friends sneak off to see the world, Christy finds the excuse she needs to go back.
Book 3: At the Portal’s End
It seems like each time Christy goes to the Empty World, more goes wrong. But she still can’t stay away. This time, with the excuse of finding her dad and the detective, she ventures on a more dangerous journey and learns that there’s something more sinister about the Ancients’ plans for the other Empty World inhabitants than any of them suspected.
Book 4: The Lost Portal
As both Christy and the grown-ups scramble to help the other inhabitants of the Empty World stay clear of the Ancients’ genocide, they encounter an overgrown pyramid hidden in the jungle. As the last of his race, the pyramid’s guardian enlists their help to protect it. Because if the Ancients gain access to its secrets, no one on the Empty World will be able to hide from them…
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Published April 2, 2019
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David K. Anderson
12 books38 followersGrowing up, David K. Anderson was mentored by his Uncle Ralph, a gifted artist who taught him to express himself in creative ways: writing, drawing and sculpting.
David works for a non-profit organization in the Seacoast of NH that provides resources, supports and services for individuals birth through seniors with disabilities. He is married and has three adult children. Throughout his adult life, he has volunteered countless hours with children with disabilities involving creative activities. His lifelong passions for art, sculpting and storytelling have helped him combine his talents to create enjoyment for hundreds of children of all abilities. He is a member of the NH Writers’ Project. His family’s mutual love for fantasy, fiction, and fun along with a desire to ensure that children of all abilities can be heroes, has motivated him to write stories that engage us all.
David works for a non-profit organization in the Seacoast of NH that provides resources, supports and services for individuals birth through seniors with disabilities. He is married and has three adult children. Throughout his adult life, he has volunteered countless hours with children with disabilities involving creative activities. His lifelong passions for art, sculpting and storytelling have helped him combine his talents to create enjoyment for hundreds of children of all abilities. He is a member of the NH Writers’ Project. His family’s mutual love for fantasy, fiction, and fun along with a desire to ensure that children of all abilities can be heroes, has motivated him to write stories that engage us all.
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February 7, 2023
Rushed
I absolutely loved this series but this last book left me disappointed. It just seemed so rushed compared to the others and I felt cheated out of a fuller story.
I absolutely loved this series but this last book left me disappointed. It just seemed so rushed compared to the others and I felt cheated out of a fuller story.
September 18, 2022
Little one was looking for the next series to dive into. I read the description for the series, and I thought this one could be interesting; sadly, it was anything but.
I decided to read this along with the little one, and we both quickly realized that I had misjudged the book series.
L1 lost interest in the book a couple chapters in, I toughed it out until the end. I even gave book 2 a chance, and had to put it down after Brad, was introduced. Without spending any more time in this review, here's a couple quick bullet points as to why this series fell apart.
1) WAY TO MUCH EXPOSITION. I can tolerate some details, but two to three paragraphs to describe one minor detail that has little to do with the rest of the story was too much.
2) Repetition. I.e. "The wife walked towards the kitchen, and heard her husband on the phone in the kitchen."
3) Characters were unlikeable, and unbelievable. 9-13 years kids spoke like they had college degrees and solved complex problems like seasoned engineers. While the opposite could be said about the adults, who frankly were only there to be the village idiots and throw tantrums.
4) Danny/Brad - kids with disabilities do not automatically gain super human abilities. Having autism does not mean you can automatically learn an alien lobster language.
I can go on, but I don't care enough about these books to continue. I returned this series for a full refund.
I decided to read this along with the little one, and we both quickly realized that I had misjudged the book series.
L1 lost interest in the book a couple chapters in, I toughed it out until the end. I even gave book 2 a chance, and had to put it down after Brad, was introduced. Without spending any more time in this review, here's a couple quick bullet points as to why this series fell apart.
1) WAY TO MUCH EXPOSITION. I can tolerate some details, but two to three paragraphs to describe one minor detail that has little to do with the rest of the story was too much.
2) Repetition. I.e. "The wife walked towards the kitchen, and heard her husband on the phone in the kitchen."
3) Characters were unlikeable, and unbelievable. 9-13 years kids spoke like they had college degrees and solved complex problems like seasoned engineers. While the opposite could be said about the adults, who frankly were only there to be the village idiots and throw tantrums.
4) Danny/Brad - kids with disabilities do not automatically gain super human abilities. Having autism does not mean you can automatically learn an alien lobster language.
I can go on, but I don't care enough about these books to continue. I returned this series for a full refund.
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