The Seal of Solomon (Alfred Kropp Series #2)

by Rick Yancey

Overview

Can our favorite unlikely hero find a way to save the world . . . again?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599904139
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Alfred Kropp Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Rick Yancey is the author of The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea, the first two books in this series. His debut young-adult novel, The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, was a finalist for the Carnegie Medal. In 2010, his novel The Monstrumologist received the Michael L. Printz Honor, and the sequel, The Curse of the Wendigo, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. When he isn't writing or thinking about writing or traveling the country talking about writing, Rick is hanging out with his family.

Editorial Reviews

Modern technology meets ancient legend as readers climb aboard Alfred Kropp's thrill ride to save the world. Although the last descendant of Sir Lancelot, Alfred is not an elitist but endures school humiliation and is flunking most of his classes. Rogue agent Mike Arnold has discovered the two Seals of Solomon and has unleashed demons upon the Earth. Alfred, a potential threat to Mike's plan for domination, is targeted for execution. A last-minute rescue saves Alfred from Mike's bullet, and the hero joins unflappable agent Op-Nine, and the gorgeous Ashley, as part of the special-forces team sent to derail the evil plan and retrieve the artifacts. The fast-moving storyline is geared to a male audience, and boys will not be disappointed with the gruesome consequences for those who look into the demon's eyes. The world's fastest car, huge CW3XD guns that use bullets laced with Alfred's blood and a death-defying sky dive are only a few of the other action magnets sure to attract middle-school readers. Fans of the first episode, The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (2005), will not be disappointed. (Fiction. 10-14)

Kirkus Reviews

“The emotional core of this novel involves likeable Alfred's unresolved issues about the death of his mother at age 12, and his sense of loss is palpably heartbreaking.” —Publishers Weekly

“A great book for boys, as well as reluctant readers, The Seal of Solomon tells a rip-roaring story that teens will love and won't be able to put down.” —School Library Journal

“Sure to attract middle-school readers. Fans of the first episode . . . will not be disappointed.” —Kirkus Reviews

“As funny as it is scary.” —Publishers Weekly on THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ALFRED KROPP

“Yancey has hit one out of the park with this original, engaging, sequel-worthy read.” —Kirkus Reviews on THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ALFRED KROPP

From the Publisher

I read as I used to when I was a kid, totally engrossed and utterly unwilling to leave the world of the story. I want more!

best-selling author on The Extraordinary Adventure Bruce Coville

One of those unforgettable tales . . . that stays with you long after you are drained breathless by a captivating read.

best-selling author on The Extraordinary Adventure Ridley Pearson