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Darkmouth #1: The Legends Begin by Hegarty, Shane

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Condition
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780062311252

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062311255
ISBN-13
9780062311252
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202705746

Product Key Features

Book Title
Darkmouth #1: the Legends Begin
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Monsters, General
Illustrator
Yes, De La Rue, James
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Shane Hegarty
Book Series
Darkmouth Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
16.7 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-038503
Reviews
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., 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., 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., 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., 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., "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, 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.
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Third Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
Darkmouth: The Legends Begin is the first book in a spirited tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called " Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett." For generations, Finn's family has protected Darkmouth from the fierce magical creatures known as Legends. Now the Legends are plotting a major attack, and it's Finn's turn to defend his hometown. So it's too bad he's the worst Legend Hunter in history. The world's unlikeliest hero is also its only hope in this middle grade series full of madcap adventure and mythological creatures--perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom ., Darkmouth: The Legends Begin is the first book in a spirited tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called "Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett." For generations, Finn's family has protected Darkmouth from the fierce magical creatures known as Legends. Now the Legends are plotting a major attack, and it's Finn's turn to defend his hometown. So it's too bad he's the worst Legend Hunter in history. The world's unlikeliest hero is also its only hope in this middle grade series full of madcap adventure and mythological creatures--perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.H44Le 2015

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