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Secrets of the X-Point #1
Pursued
Axel Jack and Daisha Tandala are two thirteen-year-old friends running from a billionaire madman who killed their scientist parents and now wants what the kids have a GeoPort (Geographical Transportation System.) The GeoPort, invented by their parents, has the ability to transport a person to any place on Earth within seconds. Knowing the power they had created, their parents' dying wish was for the kids to destroy the GeoPort before it lands in the wrong hands. But when the teens are separated by their pursuers, they must make a life or death attempt to find each other and get the GeoPort to a mysterious Indian Temple where the chase becomes more than just a high-tech game of hide-and-seek, but a war for control of everything money, culture, politics, and power."
288 pages, Hardcover
Published February 28, 2017
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About the author
Gary Urey
15 books13 followersI'm the author of the SUPER SCHNOZ Series, which Kirkus called in its starred review “…a winner, especially for reluctant readers”, SUPER SCHNOZ AND THE GATES OF SMELL, SUPER SCHNOZ AND THE INVASION OF THE SNORE SNATCHERS, and SUPER SCHNOZ AND THE BOOGER BLASTER BREAKDOWN. All are collected in the SUPER SCHNOZ BOX SET—A HUGE HONKIN’ HAUL. Gary is also the author of the action-adventure, sci-fi trilogy for middle grade readers, SECRETS OF THE X-POINT: PURSUED (book one) and SECRETS OF THE X-POINT: ESCAPED (book two) and SECRETS OF THE X-POINT: DEFIED (book three.) I am a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City where he has portrayed everything from Hamlet to a mime trapped in a box on the subway. He puts his professional theatre training to good use every time he sits down to write stories for kids.
I live and write in Maine.
I live and write in Maine.
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April 18, 2017
2.5 stars
This book started really good. I liked the premise and the characters, but at the end started to being confusing. The end wasn't satisfactory IMO.
I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book started really good. I liked the premise and the characters, but at the end started to being confusing. The end wasn't satisfactory IMO.
I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 26, 2017
I received this book as an arc from ALA Midwinter 2017.
"Narnia was an imaginary world of made-up characters and places. The Warp was real. His personal White Witch was the Red Faced Man. The Pursuers were his wolves, Black Dwarves, and Giants all rolled into one."
Stars (Out of 10): 9.8/10
Overall Thoughts: This book was an easy read! I got through it in one sitting. It had me hooked. It single handedly took my reading slump and slammed it into the ground. I highly recommend this book for people who are having a hard time getting through books right now. The plot is amazing and you just fall in love with the characters.
The Good: Daisha and Axel are just so easily lovable and you can just feel how much they have grown to rely on each other. There were aspects of romance, but it takes a backseat to the rest of the action going on. I also love that it throws you straight into the action. Another fantastic about this book is that you can tell the difference between the points of views, which is really nice. Even without the names, I could tell you whose point of view I'm reading.
The Bad: I would have liked the scene with the parents to be more emotionally charged.
MINOR SPOILERS BEGIN BELOW
The Characters: I am formally adopting Daisha as my child because she is so amazing. She is strong and powerful and I love that nobody questions this. Like, Daisha just kicked some butt again. Dang it. Axel also holds his own. I love that he is allowed to be upset and cry about his situation and he still is seen as this strong person. They are both smart and it's shown through actions, not just words. Their relationship is probably the most pure I have read in a long time. It has no true definition to it, it just exists, which makes it beautiful. Normally I'm against relationships at such a young age in books, but this book just sidesteps that completely. Furthermore, the Doctor is quite the antagonist. I love that you see his greed taking over. It's his greed and arrogance that drive his actions and ultimately are his biggest weaknesses.
The Plot: The plot is simple enough. Two kids trying to keep super advanced technology from a greedy dude. However, the ending just blows my mind. How Magnes Solace comes into play was just magical. It all comes together in the end. I also just want to say, that is how you do a both dead and alive prophecy.
The World Building: The world is our own, just with a few little kicks in it. I love how all the science parts sound possible.
The Favorite Character: Daisha
Buy It, Borrow It, Bin It: Buy It
You can find this review on my blog: https://paragraphsandpages.wordpress....
"Narnia was an imaginary world of made-up characters and places. The Warp was real. His personal White Witch was the Red Faced Man. The Pursuers were his wolves, Black Dwarves, and Giants all rolled into one."
Stars (Out of 10): 9.8/10
Overall Thoughts: This book was an easy read! I got through it in one sitting. It had me hooked. It single handedly took my reading slump and slammed it into the ground. I highly recommend this book for people who are having a hard time getting through books right now. The plot is amazing and you just fall in love with the characters.
The Good: Daisha and Axel are just so easily lovable and you can just feel how much they have grown to rely on each other. There were aspects of romance, but it takes a backseat to the rest of the action going on. I also love that it throws you straight into the action. Another fantastic about this book is that you can tell the difference between the points of views, which is really nice. Even without the names, I could tell you whose point of view I'm reading.
The Bad: I would have liked the scene with the parents to be more emotionally charged.
MINOR SPOILERS BEGIN BELOW
The Characters: I am formally adopting Daisha as my child because she is so amazing. She is strong and powerful and I love that nobody questions this. Like, Daisha just kicked some butt again. Dang it. Axel also holds his own. I love that he is allowed to be upset and cry about his situation and he still is seen as this strong person. They are both smart and it's shown through actions, not just words. Their relationship is probably the most pure I have read in a long time. It has no true definition to it, it just exists, which makes it beautiful. Normally I'm against relationships at such a young age in books, but this book just sidesteps that completely. Furthermore, the Doctor is quite the antagonist. I love that you see his greed taking over. It's his greed and arrogance that drive his actions and ultimately are his biggest weaknesses.
The Plot: The plot is simple enough. Two kids trying to keep super advanced technology from a greedy dude. However, the ending just blows my mind. How Magnes Solace comes into play was just magical. It all comes together in the end. I also just want to say, that is how you do a both dead and alive prophecy.
The World Building: The world is our own, just with a few little kicks in it. I love how all the science parts sound possible.
The Favorite Character: Daisha
Buy It, Borrow It, Bin It: Buy It
You can find this review on my blog: https://paragraphsandpages.wordpress....
February 20, 2017
This was an action packed read that readers of all ages can enjoy. The plot was fresh and the characters were interesting. The writing flowed well and was easy to read. This is the first book I've read by Gary Urey, but I'm excited to read more books from this author.
I received a copy of this ebook from Net Galley for my honest review.
I received a copy of this ebook from Net Galley for my honest review.
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December 10, 2020Kid 2 home reading.
June 4, 2017
This book jumps right into the action, which I enjoyed. The author cleverly goes into the back story and catches you up. There is no deep characterization, this is very much a plot driven story, but I'm curious enough to wonder what happens in v. 2!
December 5, 2017
Just fun entertainment. Pure and simple. Exciting middle-grade sci-fi.
January 11, 2017
So much fun! It was like watching a Hollywood action/adventure movie only you were reading it instead. Daisha and Axel are the main characters. They have an awesome thing called a GeoPort that can transport them to any where on earth in seconds. They get chased around the world by the nasty bad guys who want it. Definitely a good read.
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October 20, 2016Note: I received a digital review copy of this book through NetGalley.
May 11, 2017
Axel and Daisha's parents are world famous scientists, but are murdered by a man who wants their inventions. Axel and Daisha are soon split up while running from the man and must find each other again. I didn't really like this book as much, and I would recommend it to anybody who likes science fiction.
December 1, 2017
Full review to come
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September 21, 2017I received a copy of this book from Albert Whitman & Company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 20, 2017
Pursued By Gary Urey is a middle grade and children's fiction read.
Axel Jack and Daisha Tandala are two thirteen-year-old friends running from a billionaire madman who killed their scientist parents and now wants what the kids have—a GeoPort (Geographical Transportation System.) The GeoPort, invented by their parents, has the ability to transport a person to any place on Earth within seconds. Knowing the power they had created, their parents' dying wish was for the kids to destroy the GeoPort before it lands in the wrong hands. But when the teens are separated by their pursuers, they must make a life or death attempt to find each other and get the GeoPort to a mysterious Indian Temple where the chase becomes more than just a high-tech game of hide-and-seek, but a war for control of everything—money, culture, politics, and power.
This was a fantastic read with brilliant characters. Loved axel and daisha. Very cleverly written. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley
Axel Jack and Daisha Tandala are two thirteen-year-old friends running from a billionaire madman who killed their scientist parents and now wants what the kids have—a GeoPort (Geographical Transportation System.) The GeoPort, invented by their parents, has the ability to transport a person to any place on Earth within seconds. Knowing the power they had created, their parents' dying wish was for the kids to destroy the GeoPort before it lands in the wrong hands. But when the teens are separated by their pursuers, they must make a life or death attempt to find each other and get the GeoPort to a mysterious Indian Temple where the chase becomes more than just a high-tech game of hide-and-seek, but a war for control of everything—money, culture, politics, and power.
This was a fantastic read with brilliant characters. Loved axel and daisha. Very cleverly written. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley
March 18, 2019
Loved this book. Gripping and fun to read.
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