The Beast

by Ally Condie, Brendan Reichs Narrated by Emily Bauer, Michael Crouch

Overview

Bloomsbury presents The Beast by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs, read by Michael Crouch and Emily Bauer. "Thrilling, intense, with pulse-pounding chills . . . Everything you could want in a series." -Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil New York Times bestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs co-author another edge-of-your-seat adventure in this darkly suspenseful middle grade series. Nico, Opal, Tyler, Emma, and Logan survived their worst fears come to life, and saved their tiny Pacific Northwest town of Timbers from a monstrous figment invasion. Now they just want to keep their heads down, enjoy Halloween, and explore the secrets of their mysterious houseboat clubhouse. And also figure out their new Torchbearer responsibilities as keepers of the Darkdeep, an ancient whirlpool hidden in Still Cove that can make both dreams and nightmares into reality. But when a dangerous new breed of figments starts appearing on their own, and the very environment around them begins to spiral out of control, the friends realize they have no idea what they are doing-or how they're supposed to restrain the Darkdeep. They must uncover the pool's origins, as well as those of the freaky Thing in a Jar, a seemingly lifeless green creature Opal believes is communicating with her. To make matters worse, a trashy YouTube series has rolled into town intent on finding the Beast, the legendary local sea monster suddenly stirring up the countryside. As threats rapidly close in around them, the friends must fight to protect their secrets, defeat new enemies, and save Timbers and all that they love. Told from alternating points of view, this chilling sequel from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs will once again have readers sleeping with the lights on.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

“Thrilling, intense, with pulse-pounding chills . . . Everything you could want in a series.” —Soman Chainani, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL

“Full of chilling adventures and dark revelations, Reichs and Condie's sequel to The Darkdeep (2018) will satisfy the appetites of middle-grade horror lovers everywhere.” —Booklist

“A rousing Halloween read.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The alternating points of view will grab readers from the first page and keep them guessing straight through to a satisfying ending.” —School Library Journal

“Praise for The Darkdeep” —.

“This book really left me breathless!” —R.L. Stine, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Goosebumps series

“Move over, Stranger Things.” —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Descendants series

“The most fun I've had while being deeply terrified.” —Roshani Chokshi, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME

“[P]erfect for reluctant readers who appreciate things that go bump in the night.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A]n imaginative and ultimately uplifting narrative.” —Booklist

“A truly spectacular adventure.” —Soman Chainani, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL

“I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.” —Alexandra Bracken, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE DARKEST MINDS

“A delicious, rollicking adventure you won't be able to put down.” —Tahereh Mafi, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of FURTHERMORE

“Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of mystery.” —Jennifer A. Nielsen, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE FALSE PRINCE

“This darkly entertaining tale is sure to engage horror fans.” —School Library Journal

“Delivering plenty of middle-school shivers.” —BCCB

“Condie is at her best . . . grabbing readers' interest from the first page.” —Starred review, Publishers Weekly on SUMMERLOST

“Hooked readers will be tapping their fingers waiting for the sequel.” —Starred review, Kirkus Reviews on NEMESIS

“Thoughtful, poetic chapter endings guide readers new to psychological depth toward meaningful connections between plot events and thematic reflections.” —Starred review, BCCB on SUMMERLOST

“Reichs truly keeps readers guessing throughout, with twists on early every page.” —Starred review, Booklist on NEMESIS

“Have this on hand for readers who enjoy a sweet, heartfelt story.” —School Library Journal on SUMMERLOST

“A fascinating, twisty page-turner that will keep surprising you until its final page.” —Ransom Riggs, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, on NEMESIS

Kirkus Reviews

2019-06-23
This Halloween is not about trick-or-treating for the Torchbearers.

A team forged during their original adventure at Still Cove in series opener The Darkdeep (2018), Opal, Emma, Tyler, Nico, and Logan are not quite done with the creatures of that terrifying place. Along with the gremlins and other wild "figments" causing havoc in the small, Pacific Northwest town of Timbers, new apparitions are on the loose, and it is the team's job to catch whatever escapes the Darkdeep. Validating what was thought to be a harmless local legend, there's been a sighting of an actual Beast, a demon that has crossed from another dimension. With their parents conveniently absent, these seventh graders decide to investigate. The peculiar green blob in the jar has been speaking to both Opal and Nico psychically. This disembodied being from another realm, whom the kids call Thing, tells the story of the origins of the Darkdeep and the connected realm of the Rift and offers to help the Torchbearers seal the Rift. Now that the series is underway, this second installment offers more actualized characters and a darker backstory than the first book, setting a more engaging pace. With an early October release date, this will make a rousing Halloween read. Tyler has dark skin and Opal and Logan, ambiguous black hair, but the book adheres to a white default.

With Volume 2, this series hits its stride. (Paranormal suspense. 10-12)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940195114701
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date:	11/14/2019
Series:	The Darkdeep
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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