Synopses & Reviews
and#160; Itand#8217;s frogs versus scorpions in this new series by professional football player Trevor Pryce. For years, the frogs of the Amphibilands have lived in safetyand#151;protected by an elite group of poisonous frogs named the Kulipari and by the dreamcasting spell of the turtle king that cloaks their lands in mystery. Now the spell is threatened by the Spider Queen, a talented spellcaster, and Lord Marmoo, leader of the scorpions. With the Kulipari off training in secret, the Amphibilands have never been so vulnerable. Enter Darel, a young frog who dreams of joining the Kulipari, despite his utter lack of poison and limited fighting skills. With the help of a motley crew of friends, Darel has the chance to become the warrior of his dreams.
Cool animals, thrilling action, and a bit of natural scienceand#151;this novel, illustrated in full color by acclaimed comics artist Sanford Greene, is sure to be a major hit with boys.
Praise for An Army of Frogs
"This little frog should find fans among readers of the Warriors and Redwall sagas."
and#151;Kirkus Reviews
"Pryce builds tension as the frogs figure out how to deploy their varied skills and reach the ancient turtle king who long ago placed a protective spell over their land. The violent but not overly graphic action is well matched by Greeneand#8217;s dynamic and plentiful full-color illustrations."
and#151;Booklist
"In this fast-paced tale, Pryce finds just the right balance between brutality and bravery, friendship and betrayal, and loss and discovery. A must-have, winning adventure that is nearly impossible to put down."
and#151;School Library Journal
"Greeneand#8217;s color full-page illustrations have the richly saturated look of Marvel comic books, and thereand#8217;s a superhero feel to the various fighting poses Darel and his pals take."
and#151;The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This clever fantasy series featuring frogs versus scorpions, set in Australia, makes for pleasant reading."
and#151;Library Media Connection
Synopsis
For years, the frogs of the Amphibilands have lived in safetyand#8212;protected by an elite group of poisonous frogs named the Kulipari and by the dreamcasting spell of the turtle king that cloaks their lands in mystery. Now the spell is threatened by the Spider Queen, a talented spellcaster, and Lord Marmoo, leader of the scorpions. With the Kulipari off training in secret, the Amphibilands have never been so vulnerable. Enter Darel, a young frog who dreams of joining the Kulipari, despite his utter lack of poison and limited fighting skills. With the help of a motley crew of friends, Darel has the chance to become the warrior of his dreams.Illustrated in full color by acclaimed comics artist Sanford Greene, this sleek, fun series combines cool animals, thrilling action, and a bit of natural science.
Synopsis
In this dramatic finale to the Kulipari series, the future of the Amphibilands looks bleak. With the scorpion lord Marmoo stronger than ever and still maniacally bent on taking over the outback, Darel canandrsquo;t fathom why the Rainbow Serpent wants him to lower the Veil, the Amphibilandsandrsquo; only source of protection. But the Serpentandrsquo;s message is clear, and in preparation for the inevitable battle, Darel and the Kulipari go out in search of someone, anyone, to fight on their side. Without strong allies, and without the Veil, the Amphibilands quickly fall to the scorpion lord, and the frogs and their friends are cast into the outback in search of water and a new home. The frogs must start overandmdash;this time, in an inclusive community where andldquo;it takes all kindsandrdquo; to survive.
Author and former NFL player Trevor Pryce and acclaimed comics artist Sanford Greene pack this third installment with nonstop action, unexpected twists and turns, and rich, full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
The fight to protect the Amphibilands rages on in the second book of this action-packed, illustrated series by former football pro Trevor Pryce. The spider queen and Lord Marmoo of the scorpions still have their eyes and fangs set on the vulnerable home of the frogs, and this time theyandrsquo;ve got some impressive backup: the ghost bats, taipan snakes, and blue-banded bees. The constant threats from the outside are keeping the frog warriors busy, so while Gee and Coorah hold down the defenses, Darel and the Kulipari go in search of their dreamcasting turtle friend, Yabber. Yabber, once found, insists he knows who holds the key to saving the Amphibilands: the Rainbow Serpent. With some powerful new allies and a destiny greater than he could have possibly imagined, Darel may be able to beat his enemies and protect his home once and for all.
Synopsis
Some endings bring new beginnings.
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In this third book of the Kulipari series, the future of the Amphibilands has never looked so bleak. With Lord Marmoo stronger than ever and still maniacally bent on taking over the outback, Darel canandrsquo;t fathom why the Rainbow Serpent wants him to lower the Veil, the Amphibilandsandrsquo; only source of protection. But the Serpentandrsquo;s message is clear, and in preparation for the inevitable battle, Darel and the Kulipari go out in search of someoneandmdash;anyoneandmdash;to fight on their side.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In their travels, the frog warriors make a perilous discovery: the outbackandrsquo;s water supplies are mysteriously disappearing. Without water, there can be no life. With the odds stacked against them, Darel and the Kulipari must take one final stand to protect their home, before it becomes . . . the Arachnilands.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The Kulipari trilogy comes to its thrilling conclusion in this action-packed adventure by NFL veteran Trevor Pryce and acclaimed comics artist Sanford Greene.
About the Author
Trevor Pryce is a retired NFL player and writer whoandrsquo;s written for the
New York Times and NBC.com. Heandrsquo;s also developed television and movie scripts for Cartoon Network, Disney, and HBO, among others. He lives in Maryland.
Joel Naftali is the author of many books, several written with his wife, Lee. He lives in California.
Sanford Greene is an accomplished comics illustrator whose work has been published by Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, and more. He lives in South Carolina.