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SummaryBuried treasure, mysterious islands, and sea battles—this trilogy has everything you would expect of a high-seas adventure and more! The short chapters, fast-paced scenes and the punchy sentence makes this exceptionally good for the boy who is a reluctant reader. Not recommended for those with a low tolerance for violence
StatsGenre: Teen (13-16 years) high fantasy with threads of political intrigue and romance.
Series length: Three books, plus prequel trilogy (The Kinsman Chronicles) Violence: Moderate fantasy violence Magic/Supernatural: Light to moderate supernatural Romance: Minimal until the end of book 2; moderate after that. Christian/spiritual element: Overt allegorical elements Recommendation: Excellent for boys or girls who enjoy medieval fantasy and high adventure You might like this book if you liked... The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, or books by Chuck Black. To Purchase
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"Papa, I'm scared!" the little girl cried out as she slid awkwardly across the deck. Before she could regain her balance, she crashed into her father's arms. "Oh, Dolphin!" he said, shielding her from the sheets of rain and sea spray. "What are you doing up here?" She looked up at him. "I heard a monster out in the sea!" |
Isle of Swords (High Seas Adventures, Book 1)
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Dead leaves swirled across the cold stone as Cat approached the deepest corner of the empty cobblestone courtyard. He could feel the sentinels watching from hidden places within the surrounding walls and towers. His eyes darted about for any sign of a threat. Behind the ever-sleeping volcano, the sun struggled to midday height in the steel-gray sky. Without warning, a fierce cry came from the parapets above. |
Isle of Fire (High Seas Adventures, Book 2)
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"You've got a lot of books for a nine-year-old, yep." Amy Pitsitakis pushed round-framed glasses up the bridge of her nose. Her owlish green eyes sparked with something close to envy as she edged along the vast bookcase in her young friend's room. "And to think...people sometimes call me a bookworm." |
Isle of Stars (High Seas Adventures, Book 3)
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