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The Grave Robbers Of Genghis Khan (Children of the Lamp #7)
by
P.B. Kerr
The final installment of bestselling P. B. Kerr's magical Children of the Lamp series!
Djinn twins John and Philippa are off on another enchanting, and dangerous, adventure in the last book in the bestselling Children of the Lamp series. As volcanoes begin erupting all over the world, spilling golden lava, the twins must go on a hunt for the wicked djinn who wants to rob t...more
Djinn twins John and Philippa are off on another enchanting, and dangerous, adventure in the last book in the bestselling Children of the Lamp series. As volcanoes begin erupting all over the world, spilling golden lava, the twins must go on a hunt for the wicked djinn who wants to rob t...more
Hardcover, 448 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Orchard Books
(first published January 11th 2011)
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This final installment of my favourite series is a teensy bit disappointing. While I understand that all good things must come to an end, I, like so many others, want to cling onto the characters I love until the bitter end, so I was sad. I must admit, I actually cried. And even though there's very little closure (an epilogue would have been nice, Mr. Kerr!) I think, by going back and reading the series over again (I hadn't read any of the books for at least a couple years by the time I got my h...more
Not a bad book, but certainly not a great one, and one that is an ending to this imaginative and fun series. First of all, what happened to Dybbuk??? The end of book 5 Dybbuk crushes the good half of himself and recovers his djinn powers. And NOTHING??? That was a big cliffhanger! NOTHING??? It made me feel like the previous books were moot. What was the point to “Eye of the Forest,” my favorite one of the series? And what about their mother? Their father? I was hoping for some kind of ending th...more
This is the end of the series people and I have to tell you I am very sad. I loved this series, it was one of the best series since Harry Potter.
I have to say that book 7 was a bit slow for the last book in the series, I thought that it would be more action packed. Even though it was a bit slow, it was a excellent story and I loved every moment of it. John and Philippa along with their uncle Nimrod are on their way to save the world. All the worlds volcanoes have become active and about to erup...more
I have to say that book 7 was a bit slow for the last book in the series, I thought that it would be more action packed. Even though it was a bit slow, it was a excellent story and I loved every moment of it. John and Philippa along with their uncle Nimrod are on their way to save the world. All the worlds volcanoes have become active and about to erup...more
My Summary: While on holiday with their uncle Nimrod, djinn twins John and Philippa witness something incredible: a previously dormant volcano erupts, spewing a strange golden substance. As more an more reports flood in from around the world describing a vast amount of these inexplicable events, the twins (and Nimrod and Groanin, of course) are spurred into action, setting off on what will be their final adventure.
My Thoughts: When one of your all-time favourite series ends, you have to grieve a...more
My Thoughts: When one of your all-time favourite series ends, you have to grieve a...more
that is soo stupid how they ended it!! I mean I fell in love with the characters and plot dont get me wrong the series is great but what happened you know! I mean,what also happened to the whole Dybbuk and Phillipa thing!! The ending terrible, the memories AMAZING!!
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I started reading this series when I was about 9. I don't really remember what the first books were about. But when I heard there was a 7th book I went wild with joy. But this book didn't really hook my attention like the rest of the books did when I was younger and less critical. I followed along on their adventure, was interested in what was happening, I was surprised a few times, and at the end I was rather nostalgic. I loved the familiar characters, but I couldn't get connected to the book....more
I hated the ending! Too many unanswered questions. You get the juvenile feeling of "welp I'm done and don't feel like writing anymore." I gave it 3 stars out of true enjoyment of the series as a whole and the book was great until the last few chapters.
I didn't like this one as well as I have liked some of the others. I'm not sure I loved how it ended, especially as it is the end of the entire series.
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This is the last book in the series. P.B. Kerr actually wrote "The End" after the last sentence, and the spent several pages offering why he concluded the series.
This was probably the most authentic book of the series, the best written, with the most interesting information regarding volcanoes, Australia and the "songline" history of Australia, and Genghis Khan. I shall miss reading these stories.
This was probably the most authentic book of the series, the best written, with the most interesting information regarding volcanoes, Australia and the "songline" history of Australia, and Genghis Khan. I shall miss reading these stories.
i am sad that the series ended, but I was actually really happy how he ended it. It seemed fitting. I loved his explanation at the end of why he ended it how he did. Sometimes I understand the ending better and can come to terms with it better when the author explains why he did what he did. I wish there were going to be more, I really enjoyed this series, but I understand when a series needs to come to an end.
Note to self: don't start with the last book of this (from what I've heard, very good) series.
The final book in the series - finishes it comprehensively, but the ending is a bit disappointing
Nov 12, 2011
Ahmed Atef
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NICE IDEA AND GOOD BOOK
Mar 10, 2013
Gigi Anderson
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Yikes!
Not a bad book, but certainly not a great ending to this fantastic series. Firstly, Kerr got a little too wrapped up in the science around the story and in making sure we all know just how smart Philippa and her brother are. It really slowed the story down. The storyline its self, espceially the side track after Groanin leaves Nimrod's service are spectacular. Not a bad book, just weighed down by the science and a clunky ending.
A really good finish to a fantastic kid's fantasy series.
I have enjoyed this series over the past seven years but this last book was a disappointing finish. I enjoyed the book right up until the last 50 pages but I felt the rest was tied up rather hastily and was a letdown for what was a rather enjoyable series.
Awesome book
Not quite what i was expecting. I loved this series, but this ending seemed kind of lame. The book never really picked up or got super interesting for me. Too bad. I always really enjoyed the other books in the series, but this one was missing the suspense the others had.
This is the last book of the series which is really sad. I'm still torn if I like the ending or not, but read this series! Most of it is all impossible, but it's still fun to read about!
This wasn't enthralling at all. I never got excited about it and had no problem leaving it for two days to read The Economist. A real disappointment as a series ending!
May 13, 2011
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this was a really good book I really enjoyed it and I am sad that the series is over but it was exciting and fun in the end!!
OHMYGOd, the 7th already out...So excited
May 13, 2013
Primula Brandybuck
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Also writes as Philip Kerr.
Philip Kerr (P.B. Kerr) is a British author of both adult fiction and non-fiction, most notably the Bernie Gunther series, and of children's books, particularly the Children of the Lamp series.
Kerr was educated there and at a grammar school in Northampton. He studied law at the University of Birmingham from 1974–1980, achieving a masters degree. Kerr worked as an adverti...more
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Philip Kerr (P.B. Kerr) is a British author of both adult fiction and non-fiction, most notably the Bernie Gunther series, and of children's books, particularly the Children of the Lamp series.
Kerr was educated there and at a grammar school in Northampton. He studied law at the University of Birmingham from 1974–1980, achieving a masters degree. Kerr worked as an adverti...more
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