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The Last Thirteen #11

by James Phelan

I destroyed all those who might help you. You’re on your own now, boy. Still heartbroken by the loss of his mentor, Sam discovers the next Dreamer is someone very close to him. Together they must travel to the other side of the world to find the eleventh Gear. On his voyage with Hans, Alex’s dreams grow ever-more powerful as he encounters pirates, deep-sea peril and the harshest climate on earth. He will need all his resourcefulness just to survive. Racing to find the Gear in the Australian Outback, Sam and Eva must also outrun their enemies in the race for the Dream Gate. Can they reach it in time? Sam must find the last 13. The end is approaching.

Genres: Young Adult, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

About the author

James Phelan is the award-winning author of twenty-four novels and one work of non-fiction. He first studied and worked in architecture before turning to English/Lit, working five years at The Age newspaper, obtaining an MA (Writing) and PhD (Young Adult Literature).

Hachette has published his five geo-political thrillers: FOX HUNT, PATRIOT ACT, BLOOD OIL, LIQUID GOLD and RED ICE.

From 2010-2011, Hachette published the widely acclaimed ALONE trilogy of Young Adult post-apocalyptic/dystopian novels.

In 2013/2014, Scholastic published James' thirteen-book adventure series about the dream work THE LAST THIRTEEN. The multi-award winning series (2014 YABBA, COOL, KOALA awards) has been highly successful around the world, selling over a million copies in 18 months.

THE SPY (Hachette, 2013), was the first instalment in a new series of suspense thrillers with the protagonist Jed Walker, and is followed by THE HUNTED (2015), and KILL SWITCH (2015).

James is currently working on a follow-up trilogy to THE LAST THIRTEEN, more thrillers, and an illustrated middle-grade series titled GRANDPA SPIES.

James has taught writing at post-graduate level and regularly talks at schools, libraries and universities around the world. Since 2006 he has sold over 4 million copies of his books.

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just because his mentor dies doesn't mean that Sam should give up hope of his skills.

[Laura Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent book in this series! Eva finally comes into play as a central character in the race and this book also focuses a lot more on Alex. Looking forward to seeing who number 2 is!

[Cami · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books keep getting better. Can't wait to see who are the last two Dreamers.

[Hollie]

This thriller always has a new exting new problem.

[Bridget Soucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting to the end of this series. I have enjoyed ever book. No spoilers here, but I am hyped for the next one.

[Melva Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book follows the original 3 teens from the first book. Adventures abound for all of them.

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Christine Ku · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book still takes me along the ride very well and there is a bit of foreshadowing that presents a hook to give me that little extra push to see the series to its conclusion.

[Mandi Corder-banks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting so close to the finale!

[Creative Kids Tales · Rating 4 out of 5]

Australian Author James Phelan, continues his hit series “The last 13” closer to home, featuring scenes from down under. The dreamers are once again in pursuit of the gear, this time in the Australian Outback, as they race for the dream gate. This book is packed with all that we have come to enjoy from this series- dreams, cool gadgets, multiple enemies, and easy to relate to characters and strong friendships.

This is the 11th book in Phelan’s series, firmly placed for the YA, action and adventure lovers. Phelan has teamed up with Scholastic Australia to produce a thoroughly modern series. It also has the added advantage of hooking the most reluctant teen readers into a continuous reading habit as there are 13 books in the series, with a new one being released each month. They are short and punchy, as well as suspenseful, always leaving the reader keen to rush out and read the next book. This is amplified by the application of simple language, as well special online content, including a count-down clock to the next book.

The end is approaching, but it hasn’t ended yet! We wait with baited breath for the November instalment of this gripping series.

Reviewed for Creative Kids Tales by Allie Mokany

[April Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! The ending was intense and I can't wait to start the next one. They are definitely getting more intense the closer the final 13 get to finding the dream gate.

[Cas ♛ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic. Great detail and plot ideas. A great base to work from, Sam is always facing a new enemy, unlike the average adventure novel where the hero(es) only face a few main enemies. James Phelan is creative and imaginative.

[Alex Fairhill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sam and Eva head to Australia, and Alex continues his long trip south. There’s a great ‘visual’
contrast between the heat and red dust of Central Australia and the starkness of Antarctica, and the action is building nicely towards the conclusion.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting so close to the end. And we finally made it to Australia!! For an Aussie author he certainly took his time, and we don't even get a member of the 13.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

so good. i knew eva would be one of them