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Highlights
- The monster-hunting adventures continue in Darkmouth: Worlds Explode, the second book of the tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called "Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.0" Paperback
- 480 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Monsters
- Series Name: Darkmouth
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About the Book
Previously published in hardcover: 2015.Book Synopsis
The monster-hunting adventures continue in Darkmouth: Worlds Explode, the second book of the tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called "Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett."
Legend Hunter-in-training Finn may be clumsy and uncoordinated, but nothing will stop him from saving his dad, who is trapped in a land full of the monsters that have plagued Darkmouth for centuries. Now Finn will have to journey between worlds to rescue him from the Infested Side.
The action-packed sequel to Darkmouth: The Legends Begin is a hilarious adventure filled with beasts of the winged, fanged, and hungry variety--perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.
Review Quotes
PRAISE FOR DARKMOUTH:
"Hegarty's debut and the first of a projected series is Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett. Readers will be hunting for the sequel in short order." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Incredible. The next big thing." -- Eoin Colfer, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of Artemis Fowl
"With a tone reminiscent of Terry Pratchett, Darkmouth has no shortage of off-kilter humor or imagination. Landing somewhere between the Percy Jackson series and the Edge Chronicles, this new series holds plenty of promise." -- ALA Booklist
"Hegarty puts a fun spin on the monster-hunting trope, creating a sympathetic, underachieving hero who nevertheless rises to the occasion. Between the entertaining premise, the tongue-in-cheek humor, and the frequent moments of excitement and action, there's plenty to enjoy in this promising series opener." -- Publishers Weekly
"Hegarty creates a believable setting with its own history and character, which makes for an enjoyable read. The smooth writing and brisk plot keep the narrative moving along nicely." -- School Library Journal
"Finn is sharply funny and not afraid to look dumb, excellent traits in the protagonist of a new series...Fans who have finished or moved on from the How to Train Your Dragon series will find this to be a logical next step." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This well-imagined and often quite funny Irish import is a great antidote to boilerplate multivolume series that seem to retell the same tale over and over." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Danger and action abound. Series fans will encounter some surprises and happily await Finn's next escapade." -- ALA Booklist