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Book Three: The Master of Shadows
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by Nykko, illustrated by Bannister
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Series: The ElseWhere Chronicles
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Rebecca, Max, Noah, and Theo are reunited and on the run. The Master of Shadows himself is close behind. Nowhere is safe - monsters lurk in the water and on land, and the Shadow Spies strike at nightfall. All they have to guide them are the strange clues left by Grandpa Gabe. Can the four of them untangle Grandpa Gabe’s secrets in time? What will it cost them to stop the Shadows?
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Reading Level:
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Grade 4
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Interest Level:
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Grades 4-8
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Ages:
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9-14
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Copyright:
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©2009
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Imprint:
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Graphic Universe ™
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Trim Size:
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7 3/4 x 10 1/4
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Pages:
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48
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ATOS:
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2.3
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Points:
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0.5
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Quiz:
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128548
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Lexile:
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360
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SRC Level:
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1.8
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Book Features
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Original Artwork • Full-Color Illustrations
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ISBN-10:
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0-7613-4461-6
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ISBN-13:
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978-0-7613-4461-2
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Format:
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Library Bound
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List Price:
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$ 27.93
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S&L Price*:
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$ 20.95
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Reviewed by: |
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Booklist, The Horn Book Guide, ICv2, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) |
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Review Excerpts: |
- "In this graphic novel trilogy, middle schoolers Max, Theo, and Noah team up with Rebecca the day her Grandpa Gabe is buried. They decide to explore his house, rumored to be haunted. Their visit is cut short when they are frightened by a noise in the dark and worried parents summon them home. The next day, they return only to discover a movie projector, one of Grandpa Gabe's many inventions, that leads them into a whole other world through the light from the lens. Suddenly they find themselves on a journey in this other world with a cast of characters trying to battle the Shadow Spies who abhor the light. Fantasy, play, and reality are well mixed in these short books. The reader tries to escape the next attack from the Shadow Spies right along with the foursome as each page unfolds another heart-stopping discovery. The pictures are rich, with well-defined colors and expressions that accurately reflect the character's state of mind. A brief summary of the previous book is captured at the beginning of books two and three, and a hint of the next episode is given, including the third book, which finishes with 'The End?' Developmentally appropriate, the camaraderie between the characters emulates real life boredom, inquisitiveness, adventure seeking, and imaginations sometimes out of control. The ElseWhere Chronicles are a solid exploration for younger teens for whom things may still go bump in the night."
--VOYA
- "This third graphic novel in the Elsewhere Chronicles completes the trilogy begun in The Shadow Door (2009), but also leaves things open for further installments. The four children continue their search for a way out of the strange world they’ve been transported to, fighting off the menacing shadow monsters with light guns and a handy camera while encountering all manner of peculiar flora and fauna. This other world is so tantalizingly imagined and gorgeously rendered that the not-really-an-ending is a huge bummer, leaving more questions percolating than answered. Kids will be left literally begging for more, and are likely to get it."
--Booklist
- "Upon the death of a neighborhood recluse, Max, Theo, and Noah meet the man’s adopted granddaughter, Bec. In her grandfather’s effects, they find the means to travel to another world that’s filled with strange plants and peoples and deadly shadow creatures. Unable to return the way they came, they must fight their way to other gateways. The three volumes comprise one story arc, introducing the characters and the world, and ending with the dangling promise of future adventures. And while there are fun and beautiful moments, the primary story objective is survival, and there is a continual sense of peril. The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. There are frequent cute touches, which occasionally prevent the young heroes from expressing some of the tension and depth required in the more intense sequences, but overall the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one. It’s therefore a pity that the third volume feels rushed as it arrives at its conclusion. Due to the open-ended final panel, it makes sense to retain some dangling threads, but the key antagonist is never fully realized, and the sacrifice of a major character happens without sufficient explanation."
--School Library Journal
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*The S&L price is available only to school and library customers and reflects a 25% discount off hardcovers only.
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