The Emerald Atlas

By John Stephens

Book Overview

"A strong . . . trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way."--Realms of Fantasy

Siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.

Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastating power, an evil they know nothing about.

Until now.

Before long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey through time to dangerous and secret corners of the world . . . a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem. And--if an ancient prophesy is true--what they do can change history, and it's up to them to set things right.

"A new Narnia for the tween set."--The New York Times

" A] fast-paced, fully imagined fantasy."--Publishers Weekly

"Echoes of other popular fantasy series, from "Harry Potter" to the "Narnia" books, are easily found, but debut author Stephens has created a new and appealing read . . ."--School Library Journal, Starred Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037587271X
• ISBN13: 9780375872716
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A really wonderful book

Man, this was a really excellent and refreshing read. Probably fits in the category of meant-for-middle-schoolers-but-good-for-adults-too type of thing (i.e. Narnia, Harry Potter). The heart of this story are the three siblings, and the simple fact that the author knows how to write an engaging and fast-paced novel. Seriously, those siblings feel quite real, relatable, and very, very lovable. Action was dramatic and there was no time wasted with unneeded words. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading. Definitely a light fantasy novel; the book has been criticized for not being the most original in terms of world-building. I won't count that as a negative though. I'd prefer a story with familiar ideas if it has the pulse-quickening effect this one does. This book is not a deeply overthought fantasy nerd fest, but the writing holds you by the throat.