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Twelve-year-old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life.
And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears in the boys’ bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it’s up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve-year-olds in order to stop it. He must travel across the world to battle the wicked Pale Queen’s dangerous daughter, Ereskigal—also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary, and Mack doesn’t want to be a hero. Will he answer the call?
A laugh-out-loud story filled with excitement and magic, The Magnificent Twelve: The Call is the first book in bestselling author Michael Grant’s hilarious new fantasy adventure series.
The first book in Grant's new series, The Magnificent 12, introduces unlikely hero Mack, who has "a serious case of mediumness" and a vast array of phobias. Enter Grimluk, a 3,000-year-old man who informs Mack that he is to be the first of the new Magnifica, a group of 12 kids who must join their talents and inherited-yet-unknown powers to fight the evil Pale Queen and her vicious daughter. Reluctant and frankly freaked out by this news, Mack and former bully, now guardian friend Stefan team up to evade deadly attentions from a seriously creepy set of insect-like monsters and demonic elves. The author keeps the story moving at a brisk pace with suspenseful action and laugh-out-loud humor. The juxtaposition of chapters that recount Grimluk's ancient adventures in times when math wasn't even invented against those when the young protagonist is equipped with an iPhone and receives text messages from his golem produces a lighter-than-usual fantasy action-adventure that is sure to win many fans and fly off the shelves. (Fantasy. 10-14)
Michael Grant has spent much of his life on the move. Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in five states, as well as three schools in France. Even as an adult he kept moving, and in fact he became a writer in part because it was one of the few jobs that wouldn't tie him down. His fondest dream is to spend a year circumnavigating the globe and visiting every continent. Yes, even Antarctica. He lives in California with his wife, Katherine Applegate, and their two children.
Mack is a kid who is afraid of everything but mainly about getting beat up by the school bully. He ends up saving the bully who now becomes his bodyguard and it is a good thing because he needs one if he is going to find the other Magnifica and save the world from certain destruction from the Pale Queen. This series is as funny and action packed as Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and as goofy as Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Kids will identify with the characters and will read this book cover to cover in one sitting. Can't wait for the next installment.
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Posted January 2, 2012
Read sample never thought I would like it but I loved it
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Posted November 25, 2011
It was my first nook book andd the best 12 stars
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Posted October 15, 2011
Great book. I recomend it!!! ;)
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Posted May 22, 2012
You totaly should get it it rocks!!!!!!
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Posted April 28, 2012
This is a 136 page book, but one of the best i've ever read. A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted March 29, 2012
Okay, this book is funny. But, it was kind of "out there." It was really hard to understand and I almost quit reading it. I liked it, but I don't think I'll be reading any more of this series.
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Posted March 17, 2012
It's a good book. When I first heard of this book it was love at first sight.It's a good book for people who love fantasies.
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Posted February 27, 2012
I thought this book would be horrible but I loved it!!
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Posted January 27, 2012
The golem is hilarious!
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Posted January 10, 2012
If you've got a twelve year old (or so), this is a great book for them. It just hooks you right in! I love the humor. That really makes the story fun.
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Posted January 21, 2012
I thought it was strange how they switched times. Why???
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Posted November 17, 2011
At first it looked stuiped but i started to read it and the first few pages were sooooo funny andyou know when u are realy in a book 1: when your gav charecter dies u hurl it acroos the room 2:you talk to the book when it dosnt go the way you want it to and 3;the book makes u cry (well depends on the book) some and lagh some
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Posted October 19, 2011
Our 8 year old asked us every night to read the story to her. We could't wait to read it either. The humor makes it such a fun read. We are on to book two.
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Posted September 19, 2011
Dorky yet effective jokes. The story and characters are sort of pathetic and predictable but it wasnt a bad book. I enjoyed it. I might not read it again or reccomend that someone buys it but it was entertaining, Get it at your library if you must read it because although an ok book i dont suggest paying money for it. Also it was too short. Much too short.
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Posted September 7, 2011
Got it thinking my kids might like it, I can't wait to read the secong book!
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Posted September 5, 2011
This is for young adults rather than for readers in search of good tongue in cheek fantasy. I found the jokes too sophomoric. I've not decided whether to read the next book.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Mack is the unlikely hero. He has a phobia for everything and therefore being a hero was never on his to-do list. At the age of twelve he is called by magic to save the world from the Pale Queen who has been locked away for 3,000 years. The old ones thought that was forever but the 3,000 years are almost up and they must unite the 12 who possess the enlightened puissance to save the world.There are forces, mainly a very angry daughter named Princess Ereskigal, who support the Pale Queen and want to prevent them from destroying the Pale Queen. Will Mack find the other 12? Will he destroy the queen? Will he survive Princess Ereskigal?
This was such a fun read! It's geared for children but there are some decapitations and exciting violence like that. So, I recommend a parent read it before allowing a young child to. I, personally, LOVED this book and cannot wait to get my hands on the second book in this series!! :) The author kept it very comical as well. It is a quick read and one of those that I didn't want to put down so it made it an even quicker read. I recommend it to everyone!
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Posted August 28, 2011
Nic (age 8): I like when the story goes back to the old days. I liked the parts about the shark and the princess turning into a monster. Nic's Mom: I had fun reading this with Nic. Lots of dry humor that I enjoyed.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I really liked the characters in this book. The writing is very clever and witty! Will be reading the second installment for sure!
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Overview
Twelve-year-old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life.
And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears in the boys’ bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it’s up to Mack to track down eleven other ...