Synopses & Reviews
Erin Hunter, the #1 nationally bestselling author of the Warriors series, is back with book two in the
New York Times bestselling Survivors series about a dog named Lucky.
A Hidden Enemy was praised by
Kirkus as "perfectly crafted" in a starred review. It will be welcomed by all fans of epic animal fantasy adventure.
After discovering a forest filled with prey and fresh water, Lucky and the Leashed Dogs are sure that they have found their new home. But a fierce pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land and their menacing Alpha is determined to make sure that no other dogs settle there. Now Lucky finds himself forced to go behind enemy lines—and he has to decide which dogs will ultimately be his true allies.
Review
PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: “Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Review
“Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Review
andquot;Fans of the first book will uncover more of the same in the sequel. It is also well-suited for young readers looking for an accessible introduction to the science-fiction genre. More entry-level fun for the robot-loving set.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Silly fun and high-tech intrigue on every page.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
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Synopsis
From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors, comes the New York Times bestselling second book in the Survivors series. Praised by Kirkus Reviews as perfectly crafted in a starred review, A Hidden Enemy is an action-packed adventure that will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire.
After discovering a forest filled with prey and fresh water, Lucky and the Leashed Dogs are sure that they have found their new home. But a fierce pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land and their menacing Alpha won t allow other dogs to settle there. Now Lucky finds himself forced to go behind enemy lines and to decide which dogs will ultimately be his true allies.
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Synopsis
Bella and the Leashed Dogs have finally settled in the forest. But a fierce Pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land, and their menacing Alpha will stop at nothing to ensure that it is his alone.
Lucky has taught the Leashed Dogs much about survival since the Big Growl, and they refuse to back down. Bella hatches an intricate plan—a plan that centers on Lucky's sly cunning and intelligence. Though he still feels the pull of a Lone Dog life, Lucky agrees to help, knowing that he can't leave his friends until they are safe. Now Lucky will be tested in more ways than one—and his true loyalties will be determined.
Synopsis
In the second installment in the Robots Rule series, George is thrilled to score his dream job at Tinker Tech Industries. But he and his best pal Jackbot soon realize that something does not compute. Gizmos and gadgets combine with mystery-by-the-megabyte in this rollicking robot adventure for readers ages 9 to 12.
Synopsis
Having defeated the rampaging robots in The Junkyard Bot, George is thrilled to score his dreamand#160;internship at Tinker Tech. But he and his best pal, Jackbot, realize that something does not compute when a dangerous new invention threatens Terabyte Heights. As he and his friends search for answers, they uncover secrets about Georgeandrsquo;s past that may change his life . . . forever.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Robots, engineering, and buddy stories have never been this cool, or this much fun. Perfect forand#160;restless readersand#160;who crave gizmos, gadgets, and mystery by the megabyte! Visit www.robotsrulebooks.com to learn more. and#160;
About the Author
C. J. Richards has loved tinkering with gadgets since he was a little boy. He remembers fondly the time he accidentally blew up his fatherand#8217;s radio after some experimental rewiring. Mr. Richards lives with his wife, his cat, and his eight televisions.
Goro Fujita has been fascinated by drawing since childhood. He was born in Japan and moved with his family to Germany when he was three years old. He now lives in California, where he works as an illustrator and visual development artist on feature films and TV commercials.