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Jack Staples #3
Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm
Our world is more fantastical than we dare imagine ... filled with both unbelievable beauty and horrific evil. Just ask Jack Staples and Alexia Dreager. They’re at the epicenter of the conflict that’s been raging since time before time began. Their birth and destiny have long been prophesied—but things aren’t going as planned.
In this epic conclusion to the Jack Staples trilogy, Jack and Alexia must make an impossible choice during their final battle against the Assassin—one that could alter time itself and the fate of the world.
In this epic conclusion to the Jack Staples trilogy, Jack and Alexia must make an impossible choice during their final battle against the Assassin—one that could alter time itself and the fate of the world.
256 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2015
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Mark Batterson
188 books1,128 followersMark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into The Capital Turnaround. This 100,000-square-foot space will include an event venue, child development center, mixed-use marketplace, and co-working space. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times best-selling author of seventeen books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Play the Man, Whisper, and, most recently, Double Blessing. Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.
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December 18, 2024
There's a reason this book is my favorite of the three. The ending is what sold me on the entire series. When you have a solid, hopeful, joyful ending that fulfills ALL of my expectations, I will love it forever. The precision and the time spend outlining is very clear with how perfectly everything fits. And the plot twists, I wouldn't see coming, but when they came, I would wonder how I never saw it before.
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March 12, 2017I think I shall have to come back again and reread this trilogy. It's been so good. I thoroughly recommend each of the books in this Christian fantasy trilogy for kids.
May 17, 2019
Fun end to this action-packed trilogy. Recommended for readers of Harry Potter, the Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, etc. Ages 10+.
July 11, 2022
Super great!
February 7, 2016
Mark Batterson and Joel N. Clark in their new book, “Jack Staples and the Poet’s Storm” Book Three in the Jack Staples series published by David C. Cook gives us another adventure with Jack Staples.
From the Back Cover: “Fear is an imagined mountain. Believe it real and climb the mountain if you wish, or you can step through it and lay hold of your destiny.” – Mrs. Dumphry
Our world is more fantastical than we dare imagine … filled with both unbelievable beauty and horrific evil.
Just ask Jack Staples and Alexia Dreager. They’re at the epicenter of the conflict that’s been raging since time before time began. Their birth and destiny have long been prophesied—but things aren’t going as planned.
In this epic conclusion to the Jack Staples trilogy, Jack and Alexia must make an impossible choice during their final battle against the Assassin—one that could alter time itself and the fate of the world.
If you are going to end a series this is the way to do it. There is action, there are battles. Things are not what they seem and there is danger almost everywhere. There is the Assassin as the enemy who is trying to quench all the light in the world. On our side, standing against the Assassin, with Jack and Alexia, are the Awakened—those whose scales have fallen away and who follow the Author. This is one exciting book that will keep you flipping pages to keep up with the story. You and your kids are going to enjoy this book. I am sorry to see this series end however I am looking forward to more from this anointed duo in a new series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from David C Cook for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the Back Cover: “Fear is an imagined mountain. Believe it real and climb the mountain if you wish, or you can step through it and lay hold of your destiny.” – Mrs. Dumphry
Our world is more fantastical than we dare imagine … filled with both unbelievable beauty and horrific evil.
Just ask Jack Staples and Alexia Dreager. They’re at the epicenter of the conflict that’s been raging since time before time began. Their birth and destiny have long been prophesied—but things aren’t going as planned.
In this epic conclusion to the Jack Staples trilogy, Jack and Alexia must make an impossible choice during their final battle against the Assassin—one that could alter time itself and the fate of the world.
If you are going to end a series this is the way to do it. There is action, there are battles. Things are not what they seem and there is danger almost everywhere. There is the Assassin as the enemy who is trying to quench all the light in the world. On our side, standing against the Assassin, with Jack and Alexia, are the Awakened—those whose scales have fallen away and who follow the Author. This is one exciting book that will keep you flipping pages to keep up with the story. You and your kids are going to enjoy this book. I am sorry to see this series end however I am looking forward to more from this anointed duo in a new series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from David C Cook for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
June 6, 2015
I eagerly awaited the final chapter in the story of Jack Mason and Alexia Dreger. As Jack said, “I think this might be the perfect ending to the grandest adventure I could have imagined.”
In a world where people have a warped view of reality because everyone is born with invisible scales on their eyes, two children are born without the scales—the Children of the Prophecy. Jack and Alexia aren't sure what it means to be a Child of the Prophecy, but they do know they are to fight against the Assassin and his followers. Standing against the Assassin with Jack and Alexia are the Awakened—those whose scales have fallen away and who follow the Author.
In Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm , Jack, Alexia, Arthur, Mrs. Dumbfrey, Wild, and the rest of Awakened must stay a step or two ahead of the Assassin who is quenching all the light in the world. Fighting the Shadow Souled—the followers of the Assassin—they lose ground and it looks like they will be defeated, leaving the Assassin to gloat over his dominion of a destroyed world. But as they persevere and overcome the obstacles placed in their way, they work their way to the final showdown.
I do have to recommend this series to those who like fantasy adventures. The entire Jack Staples series is allegorical Christian fiction for your readers. For the most part, it's a grand adventure. Yes, the struggle between good and evil is at the heart of the story, but Jack and Alexia are not perfectly good. Rather, they have weaknesses and flaws yet they become heroes because they are willing to admit their faults and try to do better.
Many thanks to the publisher who provided a review copy of Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm .
In a world where people have a warped view of reality because everyone is born with invisible scales on their eyes, two children are born without the scales—the Children of the Prophecy. Jack and Alexia aren't sure what it means to be a Child of the Prophecy, but they do know they are to fight against the Assassin and his followers. Standing against the Assassin with Jack and Alexia are the Awakened—those whose scales have fallen away and who follow the Author.
In Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm , Jack, Alexia, Arthur, Mrs. Dumbfrey, Wild, and the rest of Awakened must stay a step or two ahead of the Assassin who is quenching all the light in the world. Fighting the Shadow Souled—the followers of the Assassin—they lose ground and it looks like they will be defeated, leaving the Assassin to gloat over his dominion of a destroyed world. But as they persevere and overcome the obstacles placed in their way, they work their way to the final showdown.
I do have to recommend this series to those who like fantasy adventures. The entire Jack Staples series is allegorical Christian fiction for your readers. For the most part, it's a grand adventure. Yes, the struggle between good and evil is at the heart of the story, but Jack and Alexia are not perfectly good. Rather, they have weaknesses and flaws yet they become heroes because they are willing to admit their faults and try to do better.
Many thanks to the publisher who provided a review copy of Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm .
June 17, 2015
In the book Jack Staples and the Poet's Storm, authors Mark Batterson and Joel N. Clark write the continuing adventures of Jack Staples. My 11 year old son read the book for this review.
Jack and his friends go back in time to escape the Oriax. As part of the time traveling, they get lost and find their way back to the present time. After they return to their time they prepare for the last battle. This battle concludes the exciting series Jack Staples adventures.
This must have been a great read because the book kept my son reading at night long after we told him to shut off his light. He highly recommends this book.
Jack and his friends go back in time to escape the Oriax. As part of the time traveling, they get lost and find their way back to the present time. After they return to their time they prepare for the last battle. This battle concludes the exciting series Jack Staples adventures.
This must have been a great read because the book kept my son reading at night long after we told him to shut off his light. He highly recommends this book.
June 18, 2015
Exciting and action packed. I struggled to put it down.
As Jack and Alexia near the end of their quest the prophecy about them destroying the world becomes more and more literal. I love the way Jack has learned to use his ability to do more than just time travel. The characters are multi dimensional and feel and think like real people.
Why four stars instead of five?
As Jack and Alexia near the end of their quest the prophecy about them destroying the world becomes more and more literal. I love the way Jack has learned to use his ability to do more than just time travel. The characters are multi dimensional and feel and think like real people.
Why four stars instead of five?
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July 25, 2016The last book of the Jack Staples trilogy. This last book is a page turner. It is about good and evil. The assassin and the poet. The assassin is Satan and the Poet is God. What a wonder story for younger generations, grades 7-10. A must reader. As an adult, reading this for our church library, I also enjoyed the book(s).
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