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The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning) (original 2011; edition 2011)

by John Stephens

Series: Books of Beginning (1)

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Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that they have special powers, a prophesied quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy.
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Title:The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning)
Authors:John Stephens
Info:Knopf Books for Young Readers (2011), Hardcover, 432 pages
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Exciting and intense, I did a lot of skimming for the mid 100 pages, but still a good book to recommend to readers who like magical adventures. ( )
  mslibrarynerd | Jan 13, 2024 |
Sometimes popularity leads me to terrible books (like Twilight and The Da Vinci Code), but other times it leads me to books that are actually very good. I didn't think I was going to like The Emerald Atlas very much, but it's popular with the kiddos, so I felt I should read it. I started out skeptical, but by the end I couldn't put it down! I was riveted.

Sure, there's a lot of TELLING instead of SHOWING. And the number of times Kate has to retell her whole story is a little ridiculous. But the drama is intense and the stakes are high. Once the plot gets moving, it barely slows down as it twists and turns and shimmies. Was I bothered by the familiarity of the tropes and themes? A little, but not much. Was I bothered that this book is supposed to take place in the U.S. but comes out sounding super British? A little more than a little, but I got over it.

Bottom line: It's a fun read and lots of kids super love it. Good enough for me. ( )
  LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |
I enjoyed this a lot after I got through the first few chapters. There was a lot of exposition going on, and I am generally more of a fan of the indirect kind. But the story overall was good, and I will definitely pick up the next one. ( )
  Smith.erin71 | Jul 28, 2023 |
Finished at last. I thought this book would never end ( )
  drmom62 | Apr 21, 2023 |
Finished at last. I thought this book would never end ( )
  drmom62 | Apr 21, 2023 |
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Dale, JimNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Foster, JonCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that they have special powers, a prophesied quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy.

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