His enchanting prose and spot-on wit can only be described as both hip (Stephens was previously the executive producer of Gossip Girls) and Dickensian, a delightful combination that will both engage young readers with its relatable nature and fascinate them with its aberrant charm. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, author John Stephens weaves a gripping tale of mystery and magic into The Emerald Atlas. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.Īmazon Best Books of the Month, April 2011: With a timeless writing style that invokes thoughts of children’s fantasy classics such as Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass and J.K. '- School Library Journal, Starred Review

'Echoes of other popular fantasy series, from 'Harry Potter' to the 'Narnia' books, are easily found, but debut author Stephens has created a new and appealing read. ' fast-paced, fully imagined fantasy.'- Publishers Weekly 'A new Narnia for the tween set.'- The New York Times And-if an ancient prophesy is true-what they do can change history, and it's up to them to set things right. a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastating power, an evil they know nothing about.īefore long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey through time to dangerous and secret corners of the world. Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage. new trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way.'- Realms of Fantasy

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