29 Mar 2011 No Comments
“Beyonders: A World Without Heroes” by Brandon Mull
THE BOOK MAMA BASICS
For ages: 9-13.
Gender specific: Pretty boy-friendly, but great for all fantasy fans
Any pictures?: Not so much
Are there more?: This is the first in a new series
How long?: 429 page
What’s it cost?: $11.86 on Amazon.
Synopsis: Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable–until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he’s ever seen. In the past, the people of Lyrian welcomed visitors from the Beyond, but attitudes have changed since the wizard emperor Maldor rose to power. The brave resistors who opposed the emperor have been bought off or broken, leaving a realm where fear and suspicion prevail.
In his search for a way home, Jason meets Rachel, who was also mysteriously drawn to Lyrian from our world. With the help of a few scattered rebels, Jason and Rachel become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor, and learn that their best hope to find a way home will be to save this world without heroes. (edited from product description)
Review: This first book in the new “Beyonders” series by the author of the popular “Fablehaven” series has already shot to the top of the best sellers list. A World Without Heroes is an adventurous blend of fantasy and humor with a heroic quest that should prove to be popular with the young fantasy crowd. Mull has the ability to write fast-paced action and well drawn mythical characters which should hook fans of the genre. A fresh treat for fans of Mull’s Fablehaven series or those discovering this bestselling author for the first time.
