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The Monkey King
“As Han’s arm came forward Aeson’s eyes grew big with utter surprise. It took everything in his power to try and comprehend the strange appendage that reached out to grasp his hand.”
An eccentric New Jersey family is looking to hire a personal martial arts coach for their very special son, and Aeson the Fighter Cadmus just so happens to be in need of work. Despite Aeson’s Immediate Explosive Disorder twelve year old Han is convinced that he has found the right man for the job. Virtual avatars are the coolest until Han gets introduced to the reality of MMA, hybrid assassins, Monkey Kung-Fu, and the father he’s never met before.
An eccentric New Jersey family is looking to hire a personal martial arts coach for their very special son, and Aeson the Fighter Cadmus just so happens to be in need of work. Despite Aeson’s Immediate Explosive Disorder twelve year old Han is convinced that he has found the right man for the job. Virtual avatars are the coolest until Han gets introduced to the reality of MMA, hybrid assassins, Monkey Kung-Fu, and the father he’s never met before.
212 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2015
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November 29, 2017
As I read this book, I was thinking how well this would play out as a movie. Through different viewpoints, Nick Philliou has created a science fiction storyline that encompasses the complexities of reality. Set in a world of genetic manipulation, martial arts, and virtual reality, there is a touch of dystopianism as well. Details were fluidly apparent.
Monkey King will definitely appeal to boxing and wrestling fans but especially, martial arts aficionados. Although, I'm not familiar with martial arts vocabulary, I can see how those who are, would have an additional layer of enjoyment to the story.
Monkey King will definitely appeal to boxing and wrestling fans but especially, martial arts aficionados. Although, I'm not familiar with martial arts vocabulary, I can see how those who are, would have an additional layer of enjoyment to the story.
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November 13, 2015
The Monkey King 2015, 203 pp.
Nick Philliou ISBN 069253914X
Hanuman Zucharino, an adventurous twelve year old, is starting to bend-and finally break-the rules. When a new trainer, Aeson ‘the Fighter’ Cadmus, comes to teach Han martial arts, strange things begin to happen. When things begin to unfold, Han has one place to retreat to: the VIP world. It turns out that even virtual reality is no longer an escape, and Han begins to feel the fire of teenage rebellion. Leaving the house he hasn’t been outside of in years, enemies start to arise, his own father appearing to be among them. When he meets a programmer with nothing but his eyes, arms, and the top of his head, Han goes further from home and into danger, dragging Aeson with him. But things don’t go well when his mother finds out…
The Monkey King is an original tale full of advanced technology, evil scientists, and the occasional assassin, along with some odd genetic happenings that will make you think ‘What if?’ and ‘Is this the future?’ and shudder in fear. Philliou made a story so lifelike, fraught with the real-life problems of a preteen, you will feel as if you are right beside Han, finding your way through the insecurities and upsets of twelve year olds.
The Monkey King is exciting, futuristic, and funny. I would recommend this outstanding novel to any middle schooler who likes science fiction, gaming, and/or virtual reality, and is prepared to lose awareness of the world around them, but wonder what happens in the minds of those they don’t know.
Quinn Bright
Nick Philliou ISBN 069253914X
Hanuman Zucharino, an adventurous twelve year old, is starting to bend-and finally break-the rules. When a new trainer, Aeson ‘the Fighter’ Cadmus, comes to teach Han martial arts, strange things begin to happen. When things begin to unfold, Han has one place to retreat to: the VIP world. It turns out that even virtual reality is no longer an escape, and Han begins to feel the fire of teenage rebellion. Leaving the house he hasn’t been outside of in years, enemies start to arise, his own father appearing to be among them. When he meets a programmer with nothing but his eyes, arms, and the top of his head, Han goes further from home and into danger, dragging Aeson with him. But things don’t go well when his mother finds out…
The Monkey King is an original tale full of advanced technology, evil scientists, and the occasional assassin, along with some odd genetic happenings that will make you think ‘What if?’ and ‘Is this the future?’ and shudder in fear. Philliou made a story so lifelike, fraught with the real-life problems of a preteen, you will feel as if you are right beside Han, finding your way through the insecurities and upsets of twelve year olds.
The Monkey King is exciting, futuristic, and funny. I would recommend this outstanding novel to any middle schooler who likes science fiction, gaming, and/or virtual reality, and is prepared to lose awareness of the world around them, but wonder what happens in the minds of those they don’t know.
Quinn Bright
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