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Tempest


Tempest

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No. of pages 432

Published: 2012

Great for age 12-18 years

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Jackson Meyer is hiding a secret. He can time-travel. But he doesn't know how he does it, how to control it or what it means. When Jackson, and his girlfriend Holly, find themselves in fatal danger, Jackson panics and catapaults himself two years into his past, further than he's ever managed before, and this time he can't find a way back to the future. All the rules of time-travel he's experienced so far have been broken and Jackson has no choice but to pretend to be his younger self whilst he figures out a solution. Jackson is tearing himself apart with guilt and frustration, wondering if Holly survived. He's also become the target of an unknown enemy force and it seems even his dad is lying to him. Jackson is racing against time to save the girl he loves, but to do that he must first discover the truth about his family and himself.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Tempest, Tempest Trilogy .

There are 432 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 2012 by Pan Macmillan .

Julie lives in Central Illinois with her husband and three children. She's a lover of books, devouring several novels a week, especially in the young adult and new adult genres. You can find her online at www. juliecrossbooks. com.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Tempest

"The Tempest" is a play written by William Shakespeare and is believed to be one of his last works. The play is a tale of magic, betrayal, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Act 1: The play opens on a remote island where Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda have been stranded for twelve years. Prospero's brother, Antonio, and Alonso, the King of Naples, conspired to overthrow him and left him and Miranda to die at sea. However, they were saved by Gonzalo, a loyal advisor, and are now living on the island.

Act 2:Prospero, who is skilled in magic, conjures a storm, the titular "tempest," to shipwreck his brother Antonio and Alonso, along with others who were part of the conspiracy. The passengers of the ship, including Ferdinand, Alonso's son, are separated on the island.

Act 3:Ferdinand, believing his father has drowned, encounters Miranda, and they fall deeply in love. Prospero, still holding a grudge against Antonio and Alonso, puts Ferdinand through several trials to test his love for Miranda.

Meanwhile, on another part of the island, Antonio and Sebastian plot to kill Alonso and take control of Naples. However, their plans are thwarted by Ariel, a spirit bound to Prospero's service, who alerts Alonso's loyal counselor, Gonzalo.

Act 4:Prospero's spirit servant, Ariel, torments Alonso and the others by creating illusions and confusion. During this time, Caliban, a native inhabitant of the island, joins forces with two drunken sailors, Stephano and Trinculo, to overthrow Prospero. However, their plot fails, and they end up being the subjects of Prospero's magic tricks and manipulation.

Act 5:As the play nears its conclusion, Prospero finally reveals himself to Alonso and the others, confronting them about their past treachery. However, Prospero's anger and thirst for revenge begin to wane as he witnesses their remorse. He ultimately decides to forgive them.

Prospero also reunites Ferdinand and Miranda, giving his consent to their marriage. He frees Ariel, acknowledging the spirit's faithful service, and forgives Caliban for his past misdeeds.

Finally, Prospero addresses the audience directly, requesting their applause and acknowledging that the power of his magic and the illusionary world of the island will soon dissipate. The play ends with a sense of reconciliation, forgiveness, and a new beginning for all characters involved.

"The Tempest" explores themes of power, revenge, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love. The play's magical elements, complex characters, and exploration of human nature make it one of Shakespeare's most captivating and thought-provoking works.

This book is in the following series:

Tempest

Tempest Trilogy

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.