The Raven God
The Legends of Orkney Series
by Alane Adams
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Pub Date Sep 12 2017 | Archive Date Sep 05 2017
SparkPress (a BookSparks imprint) | SparkPress
Description
Orkney's only hope lies with Sam and his stalwart friends. As Surt prepares to launch his forces against Orkney, Sam and two of his fellow witches, Perrin and Mavery, set out on a journey to rescue Odin, aided by Skidbladnir, a magical ship of the gods that can fly over land and sea, and Geela, a Valkyrie who can transform into a battle-ready goose. Meanwhile, Leo and Keely travel north to stop Loki from starting a war between the Eifalians and the Vanir, while Howie is left to watch over Skara Brae. With time running out, our heroes try frantically to prove once again that they can find the courage to do what's needed when the odds are stacked against them—even when the sacrifice asked is greater than any of them could imagine.
Advance Praise
"Sam's internal struggles and focus on the dark side of his witch heritage are reminiscent of Anakin Skywalker and will likely appeal to fanboys and fangirls, particularly as he 'must face the darkness inside.' Combined with strong female leads, both heroic and villainous, the ever growing and changing cast of characters has something for everyone. Fantasy, mythology, a touch of romance, and enough sword fights and battles to appease even the most action-hungry make Kalifus Rising a well-rounded, solid choice for those craving a new type of adventure.” —Foreword Reviews FIVE STAR review
"Adams is a master of exposition, never letting it slow the narrative by immersing it in rapid-fire dialogue . . . Indelible characters, both good and evil, and a rescue storyline that refuses to dawdle." —Kirkus Reviews
“This series will do well with the Percy Jackson crowd and fans of Norse mythology.” —School Library Journal
Featured on Girls' Life Fall Reading List
Praise and Awards for the Legends of Orkney series:
For The Red Sun:
2016 International Book Awards: Fiction: Young Adult Finalist
2015 USA Best Book Awards: Best Cover Design: Fiction, Winner
2015 USA Best Book Awards: Children's Fiction, Winner
Beverly Hills Book Award: Best Juvenile Fiction, Winner
IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: Best New Voice Children’s/Young Adult, Silver Medal
Readers Favorite Awards Children Preteen: Silver Medal Winner
"This fast-moving adventure—the beginning of a trilogy—is sure to appease mythology fans who are outgrowing Percy Jackson’s antics and looking for darker, weightier storytelling. VERDICT: A great choice for middle school collections." —School Library Journal
"Percy Jackson meets Norse mythology in this captivating and unique adventure." —Foreword Reviews (4 stars out of 5)
"The Red Sun: Legends of Orkney by Alane Adams is a book that will take children on a roller coaster ride of adventure and fantasy where whimsical and menacing creatures and witches will enthrall readers." —Readers’ Favorite (5 stars out of 5)
“This novel may appeal to young readers who have enjoyed other 'chosen one' fantasy stories: It moves along at a speedy clip, and preteens will likely identify with Sam’s anger and frustration with the world . . . it’s a high fantasy tale that maintains a quick pace…” —Kirkus Reviews
"The Red Sun is a roller coaster ride of adventure, Norse mythology, magic and mayhem. Between Sam facing awesome villains in the magical realm of Orkney to teachers turning into lizards, I had the best time doing the voiceover for the audiobook. Don’t miss out on this terrific story!" —Karan Brar, actor on Disney’s Jessie and Bunk'd
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781943006366 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 344 |
Featured Reviews
Bookseller 150736
"The Raven God" is the conclusion to Sam's adventures in The Legends of Orkney fantasy series by Alane Adams.
There was plenty to keep you glued to your seat in this edition. As usual, Sam and his friends, Leo, Keily and Howie must protect Orkney. This time they have a two fold adventure. They first must find a way to rescue Odin, the All Father, from Helva, ruler of Death. Secondly, with Odin's disappearance, the Fire Giants have decided that now is the time to destroy the Ninth Realm and take Valhalla for their own, led by their king, Surt. All the while, Loki, the trickster god, is playing everyone for saps. It is sometimes easy to forget that Sam is 13 year old dealing with enormous problems. He reads much older than his actual age. His actions speak from the heart as do all his friends. It is an encouraging tale of forgiveness and love.
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