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Jobling, Curtis
8 Reviews
(4)
4-6
After Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse, Max is ready for a school camping trip and a break from monster hunting. But when people start disappearing, rumors about Sasquatches start flying. It's up to Max to figure out what's going on without rousing suspicion from his classmates and principal. Pages from the Helsing family monster book periodically supplement the story but also disrupt the flow.
Reviewer: Kari Allen
(4)
4-6
Max Helsing: Monster Hunter series.
Max Helsing comes from a long line of monster hunters. When he turns thirteen, Max discovers he's been cursed by ancient warlock Vendemeier, a follower of Hastur (father of all vampires). Max must stop Vendemeier with help from his diverse group of friends. Some extraneous scenes may take readers out of the otherwise fast-paced adventure. The ending implies that Max's fight isn't over.
Reviewer: Kari Allen
(4)
4-6
Besieged by enemies old and new, werewolf Drew and his allies fight multiple battles across the seven kingdoms to bolster their struggling rebellion and reclaim Drew's throne in these fourth and fifth installments. Satisfying fight scenes and plot twists propel the books at breakneck speed, but the large cast often bogs down the central plots. Review covers these Wereworld titles: Nest of Serpents and Storm of Sharks.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
4-6
In this sixth book, the war draws to a close as Drew and his allies reunite to face off against other shape-shifting lords in a final battle. At times the story rushes toward its end at the expense of character development, but fans of nonstop bloody action will be thrilled. A sure hit with Percy Jackson and Ranger's Apprentice fans.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
4-6
Besieged by enemies old and new, werewolf Drew and his allies fight multiple battles across the seven kingdoms to bolster their struggling rebellion and reclaim Drew's throne in these fourth and fifth installments. Satisfying fight scenes and plot twists propel the books at breakneck speed, but the large cast often bogs down the central plots. Review covers these Wereworld titles: Nest of Serpents and Storm of Sharks.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
4-6
In this sequel to Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf, werewolf Drew has won the throne stolen from his father but keeping it is proving difficult. Despite political intrigue at home, Drew leaves to rescue his captured friend Gretchen. The book is chock-full of action and adventure, but with enough emotional turmoil to create a surprisingly complex and compelling story.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
4-6
In this third installment, werewolf Drew, enslaved far from home as a gladiator on volcanic island Scoria, must unite new friends and put old grudges aside to escape and reclaim his throne. Meanwhile, his once-close ally Hector is increasingly relying on dark magic. Constant danger, action, and high-running emotions ensure that this series will continue to appeal to fans of high fantasy.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
4-6
In one night, Drew loses his family and discovers that he is a werewolf. Now he is being hunted by other weres because he's the legitimate heir to the throne currently being held by the usurping werelion king. The story's action, fast pace, and mystical setting are reminiscent of traditional high fantasy, but with well-integrated horror elements.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
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