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SUMMARY
In this book an evil dragon named Nacht threatens to destroy the world. Tom is the young boy who has been chosen to go against Nacht to stop him from his madness. They go around trying to find the Spark's missing pieces all while coming into contact with annoyances and dangerous animals.
APA REFERENCE
Sniegoski, T., & Smith, J. (2011). Bone : Quest for the spark. New York: Graphix.
IMPRESSIONS
Graphic novels are my least favorite genre, so this book was very hard for me to get through. I struggled to finish, and the pictures are too "all over the place" and busy for me.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
[Review of the book Bone: Quest for the Spark by Tom Sniegoski]. Kirkus Review retrieved on November 23, 2014 from https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tom-sniegoski/bone-quest-spark/.
The Bone universe proves that it can still expand without spreading thin.
As introduced in the previous volume (2011), The Valley, still under a nightmare sleep, awaits rescue from a motley crew of Bones, beasts, a boy and a brawny priest. Jumping right in where the action left off, readers discover that the Nacht’s evil power is strengthening. Tom and his crew are still seeking to reunite pieces of the Spark, and in this adventure, they face some of the most dire peril the group has yet encountered: giant bears and bees, a horrible airship accident and the trek to distant Lorimar, a forest spirit with magical powers. As they battle and overcome these obstacles hurled at them by the Nacht, it seems that they’re getting closer to waking the Valley—but does the Nacht have a plan that may sabotage the group from within? Sniegoski’s writing is strong and swift, and it properly propels the action needed to fuel such a broad crusade. However, those new to the series will want to read this series sequentially: The burst into action offers little back story, and many of the running jokes will be missed without it. An expected cliffhanger will leave readers clamoring for the final installment.
A nimble, expertly paced middle-grade adventure yarn. (Fantasy/adventure. 9 & up)
As introduced in the previous volume (2011), The Valley, still under a nightmare sleep, awaits rescue from a motley crew of Bones, beasts, a boy and a brawny priest. Jumping right in where the action left off, readers discover that the Nacht’s evil power is strengthening. Tom and his crew are still seeking to reunite pieces of the Spark, and in this adventure, they face some of the most dire peril the group has yet encountered: giant bears and bees, a horrible airship accident and the trek to distant Lorimar, a forest spirit with magical powers. As they battle and overcome these obstacles hurled at them by the Nacht, it seems that they’re getting closer to waking the Valley—but does the Nacht have a plan that may sabotage the group from within? Sniegoski’s writing is strong and swift, and it properly propels the action needed to fuel such a broad crusade. However, those new to the series will want to read this series sequentially: The burst into action offers little back story, and many of the running jokes will be missed without it. An expected cliffhanger will leave readers clamoring for the final installment.
A nimble, expertly paced middle-grade adventure yarn. (Fantasy/adventure. 9 & up)
LIBRARY USES
I can see recommending this to boys and reluctant readers. They seem to be attracted to this type of book.
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