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The Power of Five: Evil Star - The Graphic Novel
No. of pages 176
Published: 2014
Great for age 6-18 years
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Adapted from the original story by Anthony Horowitz, No. 1 bestselling author, comes the second graphic novel in his chilling series of supernatural adventures.It began with Raven's Gate. But it's not over yet. Once again the enemy is stirring. After defeating the Old Ones at Raven's Gate, Matt Freeman thought he could get on with his life. But someone has other ideas... Far away in Peru a second gate is about to open. Only Matt has the power to stop the forces of darkness breaking through, but now they know all about him. This time they're going to destroy him first. Evil Star is adventure on an epic scale.
This book is part of a book series called The Power Of Five .
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Walker Books Ltd .
Anthony Horowitz is an award-winning children's author, writer for television and creator of the phenomenal Alex Rider series. He lives in London. Tony Lee is a prolific comic books writer, having worked on the titles X-Men, Doctor Who Magazine and Starship Troopers. He has also written for radio, television and national newspapers. He lives in Birmingham. Dom Reardon is a British comics artist, whose work appears mainly in the British comic 2000AD. He lives near Buckfastleigh, Devon. Lee O'Connor is an illustrator whose work has appeared in the cult European comics magazine Heavy Metal, the popular Phonogram series from Image Comics, the Iraq graphic novel published by the international humanitarian charity War on Want and numerous anthologies, small press and indie comics on both sides of the Atlantic. Lee's illustrations have appeared in magazines and on book covers, and he has storyboarded for film and music video. His artwork has been exhibited in London, he's lectured on Illustration in Australia and painted murals in New Zealand. Lee lives in the wilds of rural Devon, next to an Iron Age hill fort. www. leeoconnor. com Tony Lee is a prolific comic books writer, having worked on the titles X-Men, Doctor Who magazine and Starship Troopers. He has also written for radio, television and national newspapers. He lives in Birmingham. Anthony Horowitz is the award-winning creator of the phenomenal Alex Rider books and the bestselling Power of Five series as well as a prolitic writer for TV. He lives in Clerkenwell, London.
This book is in the following series:
Anthony Horowitz's "The Power of Five" series, is a thrilling fantasy saga centered around five children with extraordinary abilities destined to save the world from an ancient evil. The "Power of Five" series is known for its gripping narrative, fast-paced action, and intricate plotlines, making it a favorite among fans of adventure and supernatural fiction.
Here’s a brief summary of each book in the series:
"Raven's Gate" - The first book introduces Matt Freeman, a teenage boy who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a remote village after a series of troubling incidents. There, he discovers that the village has dark secrets and that he has special powers. Matt learns he is one of the five chosen to prevent an ancient evil from rising.
"Evil Star" - In the second installment, Matt is sent to Egypt, where he uncovers more about his powers and the dark forces threatening the world. He faces new challenges and meets other children with powers like his own. Together, they must confront an evil star that threatens to bring about chaos.
"Night Rise" - This book follows the story of two new characters, Scott and Jamie, who are also part of the five. They are drawn into a battle against a sinister organization that aims to control the world using supernatural means. The stakes are higher as the group uncovers deeper layers of the evil they must combat.
"Necropolis" - As the series progresses, the five must travel to a dystopian city where a powerful cult is attempting to resurrect an ancient force. The group faces their most significant challenges yet as they navigate the treacherous landscape and battle powerful enemies.
"Oblivion" - The final book in the series concludes the epic saga. The five face their ultimate test as they confront the full force of the ancient evil. The story reaches a dramatic climax as Matt and his friends must use all their skills and powers to save the world from destruction.
