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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100062311255

ISBN-139780062311252

eBay Product ID (ePID)202705746

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Book TitleDarkmouth #1: the Legends Begin

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicAnimals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Monsters, General

IllustratorYes, De La Rue, James

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorShane Hegarty

Book SeriesDarkmouth Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight16.7 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2014-038503

ReviewsWith 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 seriesâ€¦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 Edition23

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number1

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

SynopsisDarkmouth: 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 NumberPZ7.1.H44Le 2015