Island of the Sun (Dark Gravity Sequence, 2)

Author: Kirby, Matthew J.

Number Of Pages: 384

Details:

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, Island of the Sun is the second book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. Eleanor and her friends have shut down the mysterious Concentrator in the Arctic, but their mission is far from over. The earth is still spinning out of its orbit and growing colder by the day. Their only chance is to find the other Concentrators embedded around the world and deactivate them before it’s too late. But doing so won’t be easy. The Global Energy Trust has branded Eleanor, her mother, and their friends international terrorists and is tracking their every move. The G.E.T. will stop at nothing to harness the power of the Concentrators in order to preserve the select few people its leaders deem worthy, and Eleanor is soon forced to ask herself whether it’s worth risking the lives of the entire human race for a slim chance to save it. From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—The intrigue and excitement continue in this dystopian sequel. Twelve-year-old Eleanor and her companions have been branded terrorists by GET (Global Energy Trust) for destroying the energy-producing Arctic Concentrator and must leave the frozen North pronto. Educated by Eleanor's mysterious powers, the group have come to believe that a rogue alien planet is using the strange, twisted contraption to rob Earth of its energy. Their aim is not only to shut down the Arctic machine but to proceed to Peru, Egypt, and the Himalayas, where other concentrators are known to exist. They intend to save the increasingly freezing Earth and all its inhabitants. GET's Preservation Protocol plan is more selective: only a chosen few will be allowed to survive, while millions of others will perish. On the way to Peru, Eleanor is witness to a preview of this possible outcome: Mexico City is awash with refugees living in squalor, while others, protected by armed guards and walls, live a privileged existence. Readers will be carried along in this page-turning tale that ends on a cliffhanger. Kirby keeps the plot moving with hair-raising adventures involving reanimated mummies and underwater temples. VERDICT A thrilling story sure to keep adventure lovers on the edge of their seats.—Diane McCabe, John Muir Elementary, Santa Monica, CA

Reviews:

“A thrilling story sure to keep adventure lovers on the edge of their seats.” -- School Library Journal

“This sets up seamlessly for the next installment, and, as with book one, the nonstop action is sure to keep readers enthralled.” -- Booklist

About the Author:

Matthew J. Kirby is the author of the acclaimed middle grade novels The Clockwork Three, Icefall, and The Lost Kingdom, as well as one book in the New York Times bestselling series Infinity Ring. He was born in Utah, but with a father in the military he has lived in many places, including Rhode Island, Maryland, California (twice), and Hawaii. As an undergraduate at Utah State University, he majored in history. He then went on to earn MS and EdS degrees in school psychology. Matthew currently lives in Utah....

EAN: 9780062224903

Release Date: 10-05-2016

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover