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TombQuest #2
Los guardianes del amuleto
Hace un tiempo, la madre de Álex, una prestigiosa arqueóloga, lo arriesgó todo por salvar la vida de su hijo: recurrió a los peligrosísimos Hechizos Perdidos, del Libro de los Muertos egipcio. Ahora, ella ha desaparecido, cinco espeluznantes diablos del antiguo Egipto están volviendo a la vida y el terror alcanza la ciudad de Londres: lluvias de sangre, misteriosas desapariciones, tumbas abiertas en el cementerio de Highgate. Nadie sabe que está pasando. Nadie… salvo Álex y su amiga Ren, que en estos momentos están volando de Nueva York a Londres para enfrentarse a un nuevo Caminante de la Muerte. Solo Álex y Ren poseen la magia necesaria para detener al Caminante. Solo ellos pueden devolverlo a la oscuridad de la que procede. Aunque para ello tengan que bajar al mismísimo inframundo.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2015
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Michael Northrop
36 books230 followersMichael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books for kids and teens, including the middle-grade adventure series TombQuest and the hit graphic novel Dear Justice League. His first young adult novel, Gentlemen, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start citation, and his second, Trapped, was an Indie Next List selection. His first middle-grade novel, Plunked, was named one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Public Library and was selected for NPR's Backseat Book Club. He is originally from Salisbury, Connecticut, a small town in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains, where he mastered the arts of BB gun shooting, tree climbing, and field goal kicking with only moderate injuries. After graduating from NYU, he worked at Sports Illustrated Kids magazine for 12 years, the last five of those as baseball editor.
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March 15, 2022
Im zweiten Band der Reihe geht es für den 12-jährigen Alex und seine Freundin Renata von New York nach London. Mit dabei ist diesmal auch Alex´ Cousin Luke.
Es geht wieder sehr abenteuerlich und temporeich zu. Gruseliger roter Regen in London, Entführungen, geöffnete Gräber auf einem alten Friedhof,...
Das alles sorgt für Gänsehaut und eine düstere Atmosphäre. Wieder geht es um einen altägyptischen bösen Geist, den es zu fangen und zu besiegen gilt.
Das Buch ist für Kinder ab 10, wobei ich bei sensibleren Kindern das Alter eher höher ansetzen würde.
Mir hat die Geschichte viel Spaß gemacht; es kam keine Langeweile auf. Ich bin nun gespannt auf Band 3, in dem es diesmal nach Ägypten gehen soll.
Es geht wieder sehr abenteuerlich und temporeich zu. Gruseliger roter Regen in London, Entführungen, geöffnete Gräber auf einem alten Friedhof,...
Das alles sorgt für Gänsehaut und eine düstere Atmosphäre. Wieder geht es um einen altägyptischen bösen Geist, den es zu fangen und zu besiegen gilt.
Das Buch ist für Kinder ab 10, wobei ich bei sensibleren Kindern das Alter eher höher ansetzen würde.
Mir hat die Geschichte viel Spaß gemacht; es kam keine Langeweile auf. Ich bin nun gespannt auf Band 3, in dem es diesmal nach Ägypten gehen soll.
March 14, 2016
Esta segunda parte me ha gustado bastante, primero porque seguimos conociendo cositas de la mitología egipcia y siempre es un placer ir aprendiendo mientras lees, es una manera muy entretenida y perfecta. Y segundo porque me encanta que a pesar de ser un libro donde los protagonistas tienen 12 años el autor no duda en ponerlos en peligro real, en crear una historia con sus dificultades y donde la muerte es algo que esta muy presente.
Con más peligros, aventuras y magia, Los guardianes del amuleto, nos trae una buena segunda entrega cargada de tensión.
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Con más peligros, aventuras y magia, Los guardianes del amuleto, nos trae una buena segunda entrega cargada de tensión.
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April 22, 2019
Really enjoyed this as a whole family. This is a definite win for kids if they enjoy Egyptology. I didn't read/listen to the first in the series but that didn't impact anyone, including myself, from being able to follow this.
October 22, 2016
A quick, fun reading, perfect for a nice weekend, like this one. I found myself loving Ren's sassiness, and I hope we get more of Luke in the upcoming books...
October 17, 2022
3⭐️ ce roman : tome 2 Les gardiens d’amulettes.
J’aime les aventures, les personnes Alex/ Ren et Luke. Les leçons que les jeunes peuvent en tirer sont bon aussi, l’amitié , le respect, le travail d’équipe et beaucoup plus 😃 le prochain tome sera lue bientôt, quelle aventure arriveras en Égypte ....
J’aime les aventures, les personnes Alex/ Ren et Luke. Les leçons que les jeunes peuvent en tirer sont bon aussi, l’amitié , le respect, le travail d’équipe et beaucoup plus 😃 le prochain tome sera lue bientôt, quelle aventure arriveras en Égypte ....
August 25, 2019
3,5 estrellas.
En esta segunda entrega de la saga, seguimos con las aventuras de Alex, Ren y el resto de los personajes, solo que ahora ubicados en Londres. La trama me gustó un poco menos que la del primer libro, pero Los guardianes del amuleto no deja de ser super entretenido y recomendable.
En esta segunda entrega de la saga, seguimos con las aventuras de Alex, Ren y el resto de los personajes, solo que ahora ubicados en Londres. La trama me gustó un poco menos que la del primer libro, pero Los guardianes del amuleto no deja de ser super entretenido y recomendable.
August 8, 2016
Okay...
This book for me, was incredibly slow. I was bored most of the story.
I think my main problem with this series is the main character and company. Alex Sennefer annoys me incredibly. He's reckless, arrogant, selfish, unorganized... Shall I go on?
Apparently, battling a Death Walker and traveling to London wasn't enough to make him think, "Hey. I could probably die for real here, maybe I should make a plan before charging in." or "You know, Ren has just traveled with me to London, away from her family, and has been thrown into this mess. She's smart, maybe I should listen to her plans." NOPE.
It didn't help that there were many unnecessary passages. I don't care what Alex is thinking 24/7, I care more about what's happening in the scene. There were a lot of unneeded details (why do I need to know you're sitting in Row 22?) and not enough needed ones.
I did question on whether or not I should finish this series... I decided to, because well... If you start something, you ought to finish it. (Please Alex. Please gain some character in the next book, so I can at least tolerate you. Please.)
This book for me, was incredibly slow. I was bored most of the story.
I think my main problem with this series is the main character and company. Alex Sennefer annoys me incredibly. He's reckless, arrogant, selfish, unorganized... Shall I go on?
Apparently, battling a Death Walker and traveling to London wasn't enough to make him think, "Hey. I could probably die for real here, maybe I should make a plan before charging in." or "You know, Ren has just traveled with me to London, away from her family, and has been thrown into this mess. She's smart, maybe I should listen to her plans." NOPE.
It didn't help that there were many unnecessary passages. I don't care what Alex is thinking 24/7, I care more about what's happening in the scene. There were a lot of unneeded details (why do I need to know you're sitting in Row 22?) and not enough needed ones.
I did question on whether or not I should finish this series... I decided to, because well... If you start something, you ought to finish it. (Please Alex. Please gain some character in the next book, so I can at least tolerate you. Please.)
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November 7, 2016In this book Alex has to travel to London with his cousin, and his best friend Ren. There he battles a evil Egyptian tomb robber, and tries to find his mom. He ends up sending the robber back to the underworld but losses one of his "chaperons." He also finds out that the Order dosnt have his mom and has to travel to Egypt in the next book.
November 9, 2015
This book is a great read for anyone who is a fan of the hunger games. I enjoyed this book and it was one of my favorites. It is the second in a series so i would recommend the first book also. I think anyone would this book and you should give it a try
March 2, 2016
El autor nos trae una continuación que combina misterio, acción, humor y el magnetismo del antiguo Egipto en una mezcla peligrosa y llena de aventuras.
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July 18, 2016
This is a fun series, I love the little mummy cat
May 12, 2019
Recently, I have been enjoying TombQuest by Michael Northrop. I started it a couple of weeks ago and am on the last book now. The story is sort of like Percy Jackson meets The Infinity Rings.
The story centers around Alex, a boy with a mysterious illness who is suddenly cured when his mother uses an ancient Egyptian artifact to save him. Unfortunately, while Alex is saved, his mother's actions open a rift (for lack of a better word) that allows an old Order to return and gain strength. Before he knows it, Alex is and his friend Ren are in a fight to save the world, battling beings from ancient Egypt as well as human foes.
There are several aspects of this story that I like. First and foremost, I love the relationship that Alex has with his mother. He really respects her and loves her; he appreciates the sacrifices she makes for him. Second, I like Alex and Ren's relationship. While they are good friends, they do have disagreements (in one book they have a pretty big argument.) Most of the time in stories, you find that best friends get along perfectly. This story shows you that you can be best friends, have an argument, realize you were wrong, forgive each other, and move on. Third, I like the emphasis on forgiveness. I can't really say much about this without spoiling something. But not only do Alex and Ren forgive each other when they disagree, there is betrayal in this story and forgiveness. Fourth, I like how Michael Northrop infuses humor into the serious situations. I think it is cleverly done. By just adding a word or phrase, Mr. Northrop breaks up the tension just enough to take the edge out of the situation.
I am adding this to my list of "favorites" for pre-teens and adults with a childlike heart. I will caution that the author does not hesitate to kill characters in his book. (Mini Spoiler: so far, he hasn't killed any main characters, but there are minor characters that die.) So, if you have a child who is particularly sensitive to death in stories, you might want to steer clear of it until they are older.
If you want to see what other books I've enjoyed, visit my blog: rpbooklist.wordpress.com
The story centers around Alex, a boy with a mysterious illness who is suddenly cured when his mother uses an ancient Egyptian artifact to save him. Unfortunately, while Alex is saved, his mother's actions open a rift (for lack of a better word) that allows an old Order to return and gain strength. Before he knows it, Alex is and his friend Ren are in a fight to save the world, battling beings from ancient Egypt as well as human foes.
There are several aspects of this story that I like. First and foremost, I love the relationship that Alex has with his mother. He really respects her and loves her; he appreciates the sacrifices she makes for him. Second, I like Alex and Ren's relationship. While they are good friends, they do have disagreements (in one book they have a pretty big argument.) Most of the time in stories, you find that best friends get along perfectly. This story shows you that you can be best friends, have an argument, realize you were wrong, forgive each other, and move on. Third, I like the emphasis on forgiveness. I can't really say much about this without spoiling something. But not only do Alex and Ren forgive each other when they disagree, there is betrayal in this story and forgiveness. Fourth, I like how Michael Northrop infuses humor into the serious situations. I think it is cleverly done. By just adding a word or phrase, Mr. Northrop breaks up the tension just enough to take the edge out of the situation.
I am adding this to my list of "favorites" for pre-teens and adults with a childlike heart. I will caution that the author does not hesitate to kill characters in his book. (Mini Spoiler: so far, he hasn't killed any main characters, but there are minor characters that die.) So, if you have a child who is particularly sensitive to death in stories, you might want to steer clear of it until they are older.
If you want to see what other books I've enjoyed, visit my blog: rpbooklist.wordpress.com
August 18, 2018
My name is Ren, and our flight was complicated by blood-red rain that nearly crashed the airplane. Several people have disappeared here in London, and Alex and I are sure its because of the Order and another Death Walker. We know the Order has kidnapped Alex's mother, but he's becoming reckless. The scarab amulet around his neck gives him a weapon against the Death Walker, but it doesn't protect me. He makes me so angry! We need to figure out the identity of the Death Walker while it was alive in order to choose the correct spell from the Book of the Dead that will defeat it. However, I feel drained and need a break from Alex. I'll let him go search for information in the British Museum, but I'm sure I'll be safer checking out Rembrandt paintings while he's gone.
It's been a few years since I read the first book; not sure why it took me so long to read this one. You should read the first book to understand the backstory of Alex, his mom, and the amulet. The strength of the series is still the action-packed plot. It has bad guys popping up all over the place, strange creatures lurking in the dark, and mysteries with mummies and Egyptian magic. As hinted above, a conflict between Alex and Ren develops, as Alex gets tunnel-vision to save his mom. He ignores everyone else, makes rash and risky decisions, and endangers others. This slowly eats away at Ren until she gets fed up with it. Consequently, their bond becomes strained, which results in more tension for our reading enjoyment. Alex discovers a disturbing disappointment during the search for his mother, but Ren discovers a beneficial wonder. The climax concludes with a suspenseful showdown, but the resolution leads into the book's sequel. This series should appeal to lovers of magic, the undead, and Egyptian mythology.
It's been a few years since I read the first book; not sure why it took me so long to read this one. You should read the first book to understand the backstory of Alex, his mom, and the amulet. The strength of the series is still the action-packed plot. It has bad guys popping up all over the place, strange creatures lurking in the dark, and mysteries with mummies and Egyptian magic. As hinted above, a conflict between Alex and Ren develops, as Alex gets tunnel-vision to save his mom. He ignores everyone else, makes rash and risky decisions, and endangers others. This slowly eats away at Ren until she gets fed up with it. Consequently, their bond becomes strained, which results in more tension for our reading enjoyment. Alex discovers a disturbing disappointment during the search for his mother, but Ren discovers a beneficial wonder. The climax concludes with a suspenseful showdown, but the resolution leads into the book's sequel. This series should appeal to lovers of magic, the undead, and Egyptian mythology.
April 13, 2023
Alex y Ren saben que la aventura no acabo en Nueva York hay caminantes de la muerte esparcidos por el mundo pero lo que ellos mas buscan y hacen que se dirijan a Londres es la madre de Alex, un indicio les hace pensar que pueda estar allí.
Mientras tanto en Londres la gente desaparece, las joyas de la corona son robadas y del cielo cae un liquido espeso que esperan no sea lo que piensan, todos intentan salir de allí lo más pronto posible antes de que tragedias mas grandes se den lugar.
Ren Alex y su primo Luke se disponen a descubrir que está pasando en cuanto llegan a Londres pero no saben lo que les espera y los poderes que tendrá este nuevo caminante.
La aventura incluye un cementerio donde muchas tumbas son saqueadas y hay una en especial que podría ser la que están buscando.
Ren no sabe si al seguir a su amigo su vida este a salvo o termine siendo otro más de los desaparecidos.
Este libro tiene más aventura que el primer libro y lo que me gusta del autor es como en pocas hojas hace una gran historia y con una de las revelaciones finales D: hasta te deja con ganas de seguir leyendo.
Pareciera más un libro infantil pero su contenido puede encantar a cualquier edad, no quiero hacer esta reseña muy extensa porque es genial ir descubriendo todos esos secretos de Egipto por tu cuenta
Mientras tanto en Londres la gente desaparece, las joyas de la corona son robadas y del cielo cae un liquido espeso que esperan no sea lo que piensan, todos intentan salir de allí lo más pronto posible antes de que tragedias mas grandes se den lugar.
Ren Alex y su primo Luke se disponen a descubrir que está pasando en cuanto llegan a Londres pero no saben lo que les espera y los poderes que tendrá este nuevo caminante.
La aventura incluye un cementerio donde muchas tumbas son saqueadas y hay una en especial que podría ser la que están buscando.
Ren no sabe si al seguir a su amigo su vida este a salvo o termine siendo otro más de los desaparecidos.
Este libro tiene más aventura que el primer libro y lo que me gusta del autor es como en pocas hojas hace una gran historia y con una de las revelaciones finales D: hasta te deja con ganas de seguir leyendo.
Pareciera más un libro infantil pero su contenido puede encantar a cualquier edad, no quiero hacer esta reseña muy extensa porque es genial ir descubriendo todos esos secretos de Egipto por tu cuenta
July 22, 2021
Spannendes Abenteuer in London
In dem Buch Hüter des Amuletts (Tombquest - Die Schatzjäger 2) von Michael Northrop, geht es um Alex und um Ren, seine beste Freundin und um Luke seinen Cousin. Alle fliegen gerade mit dem Flugzeug nach London, aber der plötzlich rote magische Regen, zwingt die Piloten zu einem holprigen Landeanflug. Eigentlich sollen Alex und Ren von Dr. Aditti vom Flughafen abgeholt werden, aber ein Mann namens Liam erzählt ihnen, er soll sie zur ihr bringen, weil sie in einem Meeting ist. Kurz danach werden sie von Liam überwältigt und gefesselt. Zum Glück sieht Luke das ganze und rettet die beiden, bevor sie entführt werden können. Leider verfolgt Liam und zwei weitere Männer die drei Jugendlichen. Können sie von den Männern entkommen und ihre Mission nicht in London vorsetzen oder schaffen sie es doch ?
Meine Meinung:
Ich fand die Geschichte spannend und gut zu hören. Der Sprecher hatte eine angenehme Stimme und hat auch deutlich und verständlich gesprochen. Die Charaktere waren wieder spannend und haben auch ihrem Alter entsprechend gehandelt.
Fazit:
Ich freue mich auf Band 3 der Reihe und kann Band 2 nur für Jugendliche empfehlen.
In dem Buch Hüter des Amuletts (Tombquest - Die Schatzjäger 2) von Michael Northrop, geht es um Alex und um Ren, seine beste Freundin und um Luke seinen Cousin. Alle fliegen gerade mit dem Flugzeug nach London, aber der plötzlich rote magische Regen, zwingt die Piloten zu einem holprigen Landeanflug. Eigentlich sollen Alex und Ren von Dr. Aditti vom Flughafen abgeholt werden, aber ein Mann namens Liam erzählt ihnen, er soll sie zur ihr bringen, weil sie in einem Meeting ist. Kurz danach werden sie von Liam überwältigt und gefesselt. Zum Glück sieht Luke das ganze und rettet die beiden, bevor sie entführt werden können. Leider verfolgt Liam und zwei weitere Männer die drei Jugendlichen. Können sie von den Männern entkommen und ihre Mission nicht in London vorsetzen oder schaffen sie es doch ?
Meine Meinung:
Ich fand die Geschichte spannend und gut zu hören. Der Sprecher hatte eine angenehme Stimme und hat auch deutlich und verständlich gesprochen. Die Charaktere waren wieder spannend und haben auch ihrem Alter entsprechend gehandelt.
Fazit:
Ich freue mich auf Band 3 der Reihe und kann Band 2 nur für Jugendliche empfehlen.
July 10, 2017
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Alex y Ren dejan Estados Unidos para viajar a Londres, lugar que está siendo azotado por plagas, lluvias de sangre etc., con el objetivo de encontrar a su madre que aún está desaparecida, Alex y su compañera deberán vencer numerosos obstáculos y seres que no los quieren en su camino, y lo más importante de todo, encontrar a El caminante de la muerte para evitar que se siga produciendo más daños.
En medio de desapariciones y sucesos inexplicables en un pueblo que está sumido en el pánico, nuestra dupla protagonista se verá en la obligación de visitar cementerios, museos y lugares tenebrosos, todo esto con un nuevo ayudante, el primo de Alex quien decide prestarles toda la ayuda necesaria, un trio valiente que deberá hacerle frente a un montón de cosas para intentar darnos las respuestas que necesitamos ¿Dónde está la madre de Alex? ¿Por qué la tienen? ¿Quién es este espíritu maligno y que es lo que quiere? .
Alex y Ren dejan Estados Unidos para viajar a Londres, lugar que está siendo azotado por plagas, lluvias de sangre etc., con el objetivo de encontrar a su madre que aún está desaparecida, Alex y su compañera deberán vencer numerosos obstáculos y seres que no los quieren en su camino, y lo más importante de todo, encontrar a El caminante de la muerte para evitar que se siga produciendo más daños.
En medio de desapariciones y sucesos inexplicables en un pueblo que está sumido en el pánico, nuestra dupla protagonista se verá en la obligación de visitar cementerios, museos y lugares tenebrosos, todo esto con un nuevo ayudante, el primo de Alex quien decide prestarles toda la ayuda necesaria, un trio valiente que deberá hacerle frente a un montón de cosas para intentar darnos las respuestas que necesitamos ¿Dónde está la madre de Alex? ¿Por qué la tienen? ¿Quién es este espíritu maligno y que es lo que quiere? .
April 28, 2024
Alex and Ren reach London to continue tracking down Alex's mother and locate the next Death Walker, but nothing is ever as easy as it seems and there are a whole lot of challenges waiting for them.
This was another enjoyable read that will appeal to multiple age ranges. The friendship of Ren and Alex will be tested as Alex explores his newfound health and powers. There are intense moments that may be overwhelming for young 'uns but help up the ante for the older readers.
I read it faster than my reading partner which is driving me nuts cause I want to discuss a few predictions I have for the series, but eh, we'll get there. This is a great read to draw your late elementary/junior highers into the world of reading and exploring ancient lore. Would recommend this series.
This was another enjoyable read that will appeal to multiple age ranges. The friendship of Ren and Alex will be tested as Alex explores his newfound health and powers. There are intense moments that may be overwhelming for young 'uns but help up the ante for the older readers.
I read it faster than my reading partner which is driving me nuts cause I want to discuss a few predictions I have for the series, but eh, we'll get there. This is a great read to draw your late elementary/junior highers into the world of reading and exploring ancient lore. Would recommend this series.
September 7, 2023
Death walkers have escaped. Children and adults are disappearing. Alex knows why. His mother accidentally released them using magic to save him from death. She’s disappeared, too.
Alex sets out to find his mother and shut down the death walkers. His friend Ren is clever and agrees to help him solve the mysterious disappearances. They are chased by men in black and must escape them to continue their quest.
I enjoyed the mystery and the story world.
Recommended for readers aged ten years and older.
Alex sets out to find his mother and shut down the death walkers. His friend Ren is clever and agrees to help him solve the mysterious disappearances. They are chased by men in black and must escape them to continue their quest.
I enjoyed the mystery and the story world.
Recommended for readers aged ten years and older.
January 11, 2018
Remember Ren from Tombquest, well she gets her own amulet. The author Michael Northrop wrote the book Amulet Keepers.
Do you like mummy? In the book there are mummys that are UNDERground.
A person dies in the book. The person's name is Dr. Aditi. She gets her soul drained out of her body by a death walker.
It seemed very real. For example, Alex can use the regenerater amulet in Egypt. I say everyone would enjoy this book.
Do you like mummy? In the book there are mummys that are UNDERground.
A person dies in the book. The person's name is Dr. Aditi. She gets her soul drained out of her body by a death walker.
It seemed very real. For example, Alex can use the regenerater amulet in Egypt. I say everyone would enjoy this book.
June 25, 2017
En esta nueva aventura , nuestros pequeños protagonistas estaran acompañados de Luke, el primo de Álex. Con escenario en Londres, momias, amuletos, matones y Guardianes, esta segunda entrega nos invita a luchar contra tantas extrañezas como puedas imaginar. Recomendado para jóvenes, recibe una puntuación de 3.5 / 5.
May 1, 2025
The second book of the really interesting series, this book was very good compares to the first one being in a new envoirment and new elements brought into this book made for a good second book to this series. This book had me keep reading to finish it and find out what was going on although it was slow at times it was a good book overall.
May 12, 2017
This is a quick read. The subject matter is usually not my pick but I did enjoy it. And who doesn't love a mummy cat.
July 29, 2017
A bit creepier than the first. Interested to see where it all leads!
September 4, 2017
I want to give this book a good review but I hate the main character Alex I can't bring myself to read the 3rd book that's how much I don't like him.
October 3, 2017
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October 12, 2017
Mejor que su primera parte. :3
April 14, 2018
It's a great book, that gives us more insight on the characters and a sense of suspense while they try to fight Deathwalkers and find Alex's mom.
November 28, 2018
Plenty of action and creepiness! Narrator not to my liking.
June 5, 2019
I think I like it better than the 1st book.. There are more action and story detail compared to the 1st book..
November 18, 2019
Wow! Still going strong. Not sure I want this series to leave my shelves for a new home!
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