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243 pp.
| HarperCollins/Tegen |
August, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-183366-3$16.99
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4-6Magnificent 12 series.
Mack fears almost everything, making him an unlikely leader for a band of twelve preteen heroes. However, with his "head bully" bodyguard, Stefan, and cryptic messages from ancient magician Grimluk, Mack jumps into his destiny with a surprisingly level head. Grant's novel boasts loads of humor, but its too-often fourth-wall-breaking results in uneven pacing.