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Jake Atlas #2
Jake Atlas and the Hunt for the Feathered God
Jake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family's friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras - home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family's greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble. In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar's lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!
346 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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Rob Lloyd Jones
122 books65 followersRob Lloyd Jones was born in San Francisco but grew up in London. He studied Egyptology at University where he learnt hieroglyphics, and often goes on digs with the Egypt Exploration Society. He is a senior editor at Usborne, for whom he has written over thirty books – mostly historical non-fiction, but also adaptations of classics such as JEKYLL AND HYDE and THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. Rob is also a volunteer reading helper at a primary school in Clerkenwell and wrote episodes of the children’s TV show ‘Bernard’s Watch’ for Carlton Kids. He lives in south London with his wife Sally, and 14-month-old son Otis.
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August 14, 2019
Ich bin begeistert!
Selten, dass mich ein zweiter Teil so vom Hocker reißt! Ich fand ja den Auftakt der Jake Turner Reihe schon richtig cool, im zweiten Teil kam aber noch eine Komponente dazu, die dem Ganze eine ganz besondere Würze verleiht...
Die Turner Familie ist endlich wieder vereint. Ein Schlacht ist geschlagen. Doch der Krieg mit der Schlangenfrau geht weiter. Nur leider scheinen das die Eltern von Jake und Pandora das nicht so ernst zu nehmen... zumindest wenn es nach Jake geht. Er versteht nicht, warum sie immer und immer wieder die selben langweiligen Simulationen durchspielen müssen. Er will endlich wieder richtig auf Schatzsuche gehen!
Jake glaubt, es liegt an ihm, dass die Eltern nicht sofort auf die Suche nach weiteren Smaragdtafeln gehen. Sie trauen ihm nichts zu. Wenn er wüsste, WIE falsch er damit liegt...
Frustriert von der ganzen Situation macht Jake das, was er am besten kann - impulsiv handeln - und bringt damit nicht nur sich in große Gefahr. Doch damit erreicht er, was er sich gewünscht hat: die ganze Familie Turner macht sich auf zu einer neuen Mission. Diesmal geht es in der Regenwald. Dort lernt Jake nicht nur seine Eltern neu kennen, sondern erkennt auch, was wirklich sein Talent ist...
Ich fand Band 1 war schon witzig, aber im Zusammenspiel mit den Eltern Jane und John Turner sind die Dialoge einfach unschlagbar! Ich habe mich selbst sooo oft im Verhalten der Mutter wieder erkannt und dabei Tränen gelacht!
Die Sprache ist mein absolutes Highlight. Ein Lob an dieser Stelle auch an die Übersetzerin. Birgit Niehaus! Grandioser Wortwitz - zusammen mit einem spannenden Plot, unerwarteten Wendungen und sympathischen Protagonisten ist Jake Turner und der Schatz der Azteken zu einem Meisterwerk für Jung und Alt zugleich geworden.
5 von 5 Lieblingslesesessel!
Selten, dass mich ein zweiter Teil so vom Hocker reißt! Ich fand ja den Auftakt der Jake Turner Reihe schon richtig cool, im zweiten Teil kam aber noch eine Komponente dazu, die dem Ganze eine ganz besondere Würze verleiht...
Die Turner Familie ist endlich wieder vereint. Ein Schlacht ist geschlagen. Doch der Krieg mit der Schlangenfrau geht weiter. Nur leider scheinen das die Eltern von Jake und Pandora das nicht so ernst zu nehmen... zumindest wenn es nach Jake geht. Er versteht nicht, warum sie immer und immer wieder die selben langweiligen Simulationen durchspielen müssen. Er will endlich wieder richtig auf Schatzsuche gehen!
Jake glaubt, es liegt an ihm, dass die Eltern nicht sofort auf die Suche nach weiteren Smaragdtafeln gehen. Sie trauen ihm nichts zu. Wenn er wüsste, WIE falsch er damit liegt...
Frustriert von der ganzen Situation macht Jake das, was er am besten kann - impulsiv handeln - und bringt damit nicht nur sich in große Gefahr. Doch damit erreicht er, was er sich gewünscht hat: die ganze Familie Turner macht sich auf zu einer neuen Mission. Diesmal geht es in der Regenwald. Dort lernt Jake nicht nur seine Eltern neu kennen, sondern erkennt auch, was wirklich sein Talent ist...
Ich fand Band 1 war schon witzig, aber im Zusammenspiel mit den Eltern Jane und John Turner sind die Dialoge einfach unschlagbar! Ich habe mich selbst sooo oft im Verhalten der Mutter wieder erkannt und dabei Tränen gelacht!
Die Sprache ist mein absolutes Highlight. Ein Lob an dieser Stelle auch an die Übersetzerin. Birgit Niehaus! Grandioser Wortwitz - zusammen mit einem spannenden Plot, unerwarteten Wendungen und sympathischen Protagonisten ist Jake Turner und der Schatz der Azteken zu einem Meisterwerk für Jung und Alt zugleich geworden.
5 von 5 Lieblingslesesessel!
June 1, 2018
I loved the first book in the Jake Atlas series and this second novel doesn’t disappoint! After their first adventure in Egypt Jake and his sister Pan are being trained to become treasure hunters as the whole family search for more clues to the secrets of the emerald tablets. It’s not long before the family find themselves heading to Honduras, not only to find an ancient relic but to save a friend’s life.
I’ve been eagerly waiting for the second book of Jake Atlas after reading the first book early last year. I was gripped from the first pages and couldn’t stop reading this until the end. The action begins from the first page with Jake and his twin sister Pan (short for Pandora) exploring an ancient tomb. Having found out in the previous book the truth about their parents lives, the twelve year old twins are now being trained to become proper treasure hunters. This time the adventure they go on takes place in Honduras as they search for another ancient relic. This second book has all the great fun of the first, an action packed adventure filled with dangers and lots of humour too.
Although the book could be read as a stand alone it really is better to read this after the first book in the series, ‘Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake’. The first book sets up all the characters and you learn why Jake has such problems with his parents which is a big part of the entire story in this novel. You also learn exactly who and what the mysterious People of the Snake are up to and why the tablets are so important to find. This second novel does a good job of explaining key things though which was good as I’d forgotten some things since reading the first book last year.
The best way to describe the Jake Atlas series is to call it a children’s version of Indiana Jones mixed with high tech gadgets. The whole book is just filled with such exciting action that there’s never a slow moment in the story. Despite being set in Honduras and based on the Aztec civilisation, which I don’t know too much about, the story was never hard to follow. Every description of the place and every moment was written so well that I could really see it in my mind, I felt like I was watching an action movie. What I really enjoyed more than anything about this book though isn’t the action but the humour that happens throughout the tale. The way the family talk, or argue, over things was funny and really made this a much more fun novel to read.
There’s nothing upsetting or offensive in this novel aimed at pre-teens. Although the characters are mentioned to be cursing or swearing you never read the actual words. There’s a lot of action but nothing gruesome or too scary either, just a lot of fun and fast-pace action happening. The ending is one I really loved, especially what happens between Jake and his mum. It was a great ending to the novel but also hints at the next in the series which I can’t wait to read!
I’d recommend this book to anyone of any age to read. Although obviously aimed at pre-teens, I’ve really enjoyed this as an adult too and I think anyone who enjoys action adventure stories will love this book. I’d also recommend reading the first book in the series to really enjoy this one even more!
-Thanks to Walker Books for a free copy.
I’ve been eagerly waiting for the second book of Jake Atlas after reading the first book early last year. I was gripped from the first pages and couldn’t stop reading this until the end. The action begins from the first page with Jake and his twin sister Pan (short for Pandora) exploring an ancient tomb. Having found out in the previous book the truth about their parents lives, the twelve year old twins are now being trained to become proper treasure hunters. This time the adventure they go on takes place in Honduras as they search for another ancient relic. This second book has all the great fun of the first, an action packed adventure filled with dangers and lots of humour too.
Although the book could be read as a stand alone it really is better to read this after the first book in the series, ‘Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake’. The first book sets up all the characters and you learn why Jake has such problems with his parents which is a big part of the entire story in this novel. You also learn exactly who and what the mysterious People of the Snake are up to and why the tablets are so important to find. This second novel does a good job of explaining key things though which was good as I’d forgotten some things since reading the first book last year.
The best way to describe the Jake Atlas series is to call it a children’s version of Indiana Jones mixed with high tech gadgets. The whole book is just filled with such exciting action that there’s never a slow moment in the story. Despite being set in Honduras and based on the Aztec civilisation, which I don’t know too much about, the story was never hard to follow. Every description of the place and every moment was written so well that I could really see it in my mind, I felt like I was watching an action movie. What I really enjoyed more than anything about this book though isn’t the action but the humour that happens throughout the tale. The way the family talk, or argue, over things was funny and really made this a much more fun novel to read.
There’s nothing upsetting or offensive in this novel aimed at pre-teens. Although the characters are mentioned to be cursing or swearing you never read the actual words. There’s a lot of action but nothing gruesome or too scary either, just a lot of fun and fast-pace action happening. The ending is one I really loved, especially what happens between Jake and his mum. It was a great ending to the novel but also hints at the next in the series which I can’t wait to read!
I’d recommend this book to anyone of any age to read. Although obviously aimed at pre-teens, I’ve really enjoyed this as an adult too and I think anyone who enjoys action adventure stories will love this book. I’d also recommend reading the first book in the series to really enjoy this one even more!
-Thanks to Walker Books for a free copy.
March 7, 2018
Let's just first of all acknowledge how beautiful and vibrant that cover is. I just love how these books look on my shelf!
The first book in this series was incredible. Jake is such a relatable, witty and cool character who it's really easy to become invested in. His story this time around hasn't gotten any less wild though as he and his family struggle to hide from the authorities and figure out what the baddies, The People of the Snake, are up to. Jake is super resourceful though so fear not, and he and Pandora particularly make an awesome team. It's great to see stories in which families stick together!
Because much of this story is set in Honduras, the world-building is really beautiful and the potential for exciting things to happen is huge; so, of course, Jake finds himself sucked straight back into the thick of all the action - this story is just non-stop! I kept trying to figure out the twists (preferably before Jake or his whiz-kid friend did!) but actually, considering this is a children's book, it's pretty twisty and all the gadgets kept me entertained.
Another excellent, action-packed chase akin to Lara Croft. An easy series to recommend.
ARC provided free from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
The first book in this series was incredible. Jake is such a relatable, witty and cool character who it's really easy to become invested in. His story this time around hasn't gotten any less wild though as he and his family struggle to hide from the authorities and figure out what the baddies, The People of the Snake, are up to. Jake is super resourceful though so fear not, and he and Pandora particularly make an awesome team. It's great to see stories in which families stick together!
Because much of this story is set in Honduras, the world-building is really beautiful and the potential for exciting things to happen is huge; so, of course, Jake finds himself sucked straight back into the thick of all the action - this story is just non-stop! I kept trying to figure out the twists (preferably before Jake or his whiz-kid friend did!) but actually, considering this is a children's book, it's pretty twisty and all the gadgets kept me entertained.
Another excellent, action-packed chase akin to Lara Croft. An easy series to recommend.
ARC provided free from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
November 30, 2019
“No one is shooting anyone," Pedro insisted. "We're all friends here."
"Shut up, Pedro!" Pan yelled. "No one is friends with anyone here!”
This is sooooo funny. I love it. Good storyline, good twists and use (and at times deconstruction) of tropes, good characters. There's always something happening. There are a lot of 'normal' jokes and running jokes and it's exciting all the time. It keeps you at the edge of your seat, and the final chapter makes things even more interesting than they were up to then.
Typically British, too. I can't explain it, but there's something about this series... Americans couldn't write this. Not like this, at least.
8/10
"Shut up, Pedro!" Pan yelled. "No one is friends with anyone here!”
This is sooooo funny. I love it. Good storyline, good twists and use (and at times deconstruction) of tropes, good characters. There's always something happening. There are a lot of 'normal' jokes and running jokes and it's exciting all the time. It keeps you at the edge of your seat, and the final chapter makes things even more interesting than they were up to then.
Typically British, too. I can't explain it, but there's something about this series... Americans couldn't write this. Not like this, at least.
8/10
March 12, 2020
Trigger warnings: violence, blood, friend in serious danger.
3.5 stars.
I picked this up on a whim solely because it's set in Honduras and I'm trying to read books set in 50 different countries this year and a middle grade book seemed like an easy way to tick off a country.
For the most part, I liked this! It was fast paced and action packed and it didn't matter that I hadn't read the first book in the series. I liked the fact that Jake's parents are not only present throughout the story but are badass treasure hunters while also still very much being parents. I liked the up-and-down sibling dynamic between Jake and Pandora.
So why not 4 stars? Because a) I'm a grown ass adult and very clearly not the intended audience for this book and as a result b) Jake is kind of a massive pain in the arse and I wanted to tell him to calm the fuck down and sit quietly in a corner for a while. But, like, the intended age group would probably love him, so...
3.5 stars.
I picked this up on a whim solely because it's set in Honduras and I'm trying to read books set in 50 different countries this year and a middle grade book seemed like an easy way to tick off a country.
For the most part, I liked this! It was fast paced and action packed and it didn't matter that I hadn't read the first book in the series. I liked the fact that Jake's parents are not only present throughout the story but are badass treasure hunters while also still very much being parents. I liked the up-and-down sibling dynamic between Jake and Pandora.
So why not 4 stars? Because a) I'm a grown ass adult and very clearly not the intended audience for this book and as a result b) Jake is kind of a massive pain in the arse and I wanted to tell him to calm the fuck down and sit quietly in a corner for a while. But, like, the intended age group would probably love him, so...
July 30, 2018
Think Indiana Jones with a touch of junior James Bond. The Atlas family are being hunted by the police whilst also attempting to scupper the plans of the People of the Snake. Unsurprisingly things get a little hairy & complicated.
I love the Jake Atlas books. Although the family are not quite a "normal " family, they do have normal squabbles and get on each others nerves. However when the crunch comes they pull together.
The book is full of action, plenty of techy stuff and some humour thrown in. Great to read and plenty to keep a child's attention.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
I love the Jake Atlas books. Although the family are not quite a "normal " family, they do have normal squabbles and get on each others nerves. However when the crunch comes they pull together.
The book is full of action, plenty of techy stuff and some humour thrown in. Great to read and plenty to keep a child's attention.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
May 5, 2018
I knew from the start this series would only get better with each adventure.
The mix of Indiana Jones style treasure hunting with Mission Impossible level gadgets still proves to provide an excellent thrill ride for this story. However the thing I enjoy the most is the family interaction, so often children go on adventures alone and despite the family squabbling it adds an emotional level to the action packed story.
Really looking forward to the next adventure
The mix of Indiana Jones style treasure hunting with Mission Impossible level gadgets still proves to provide an excellent thrill ride for this story. However the thing I enjoy the most is the family interaction, so often children go on adventures alone and despite the family squabbling it adds an emotional level to the action packed story.
Really looking forward to the next adventure
May 17, 2019
These books ruined the Hardy Boys for my sons. After this second book, I tried to go back to reading the next Hardy Boys in the series and a car chase was strongly declared “boring”, because it was merely a car chase with binoculars; there was no shooting, no explosions or crashes, no helicopters, no screams, and no acrobatics. Just chasing. Alas, after these fast paced, adrenaline fueled yarns, a mystery with the my old pals, the “boys” no longer cuts it. I has a sad.
August 5, 2021
This is evolving to be an engaging and suspenseful series that has (so far) kept me interested throughout. Was it believable? No. Were there a few moments that had me rolling my eyes? Yes. But did I (mostly) enjoy it? Sure.
This wasn't a perfect read, or one that I'll be raving about, but it achieved what the author wanted: Indiana Jones + James Bond. And it was fun enough to get away with it.
Perfect for middle grade adventure fans!
This wasn't a perfect read, or one that I'll be raving about, but it achieved what the author wanted: Indiana Jones + James Bond. And it was fun enough to get away with it.
Perfect for middle grade adventure fans!
February 13, 2023
7/10 - entertaining but boy the mum's schtick got old real quick.
April 16, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable, with a cast of seemingly indestructible characters, and enough continuity with the books on either side of it to encourage you to read the next.
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May 2, 2019Only once in my life, the second book of its series was better than the first.
That book is this one.
What makes this so great? Unlike the first book where I thought it was too much of a battle between the antagonist and the protagonist, Jake Atlas and the Hunt for the Feathered God also made a conflict between his family and himself resolve. I really liked how the family came together in the end.
It's a good book. So read it.
That book is this one.
What makes this so great? Unlike the first book where I thought it was too much of a battle between the antagonist and the protagonist, Jake Atlas and the Hunt for the Feathered God also made a conflict between his family and himself resolve. I really liked how the family came together in the end.
It's a good book. So read it.
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