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Battle for Cascadia (Gaia Wars #2)
by
Kenneth G. Bennett (Goodreads Author)
When Warren Wilkes, age 13, stumbles upon a mysterious relic deep in the Cascade Mountains (The Gaia Wars) wonder reigns. Brimming with secrets and sentient energy, the relic leads Warren to a fantastic chamber, and to shocking revelations about his identity.
Now wonder has turned to dread.
A forgotten terror-- a demon that knows Warren better than he knows himself-- has ris...more
Now wonder has turned to dread.
A forgotten terror-- a demon that knows Warren better than he knows himself-- has ris...more
Kindle Edition, 214 pages
Published
November 14th 2011
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Battle for Cascadia picks up exactly where the Gaia Wars ends.
My biggest criticism is that I think these two books should really just be one book. Put together, the two books seem to have the right amount of plot and character development. On their own, however, I thought that the Gaia Wars seemed to drop off at a somewhat incomplete point in the plot--it seemed to be only development and have no resolution. Likewise, The Battle for Cascadia was almost all climax. Right from start to finish, it...more
My biggest criticism is that I think these two books should really just be one book. Put together, the two books seem to have the right amount of plot and character development. On their own, however, I thought that the Gaia Wars seemed to drop off at a somewhat incomplete point in the plot--it seemed to be only development and have no resolution. Likewise, The Battle for Cascadia was almost all climax. Right from start to finish, it...more
Sep 10, 2012
Carolyn
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Young Adults and Adults
Recommended to Carolyn by:
Family memer
Below is the same review I wrote for The Gaia Wars, but since The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia go hand in hand, I thought it okay to submit the same review for both books. They are both thrilling and excellent pieces of fictional literature and I can't wait for the conclusion!!!
Finally, a refreshing, exhilirating, and previously untold story has come our way. The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia grabbed my attention from page one of the first book until the very last word of the second boo...more
Finally, a refreshing, exhilirating, and previously untold story has come our way. The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia grabbed my attention from page one of the first book until the very last word of the second boo...more
First off, that cover is eye-catchingly wonderful. Many readers should be drawn in via the cover and their attention will continue to be held because of the action-packed plot. Warren now has another enemy to face off against, he must strive to save his small mountain town. Another interesting character is Warren's mother. She had the potential to provide a large amount of power to both sides, Warren and the "evildoers." Will Warren pull through?
What is particularly intriguing and captivating ab...more
What is particularly intriguing and captivating ab...more
May 12, 2013
Alice Of Wonderland
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
first-reads
I won a copy from Goodreads First Reads/giveaways.
"When Warren Wilkes, age 13, stumbles upon a mysterious relic deep in the Cascade Mountains (The Gaia Wars) wonder reigns. Brimming with secrets and sentient energy, the relic leads Warren to a fantastic chamber, and to shocking revelations about his identity.
Now wonder has turned to dread.
A forgotten terror-- a demon that knows Warren better than he knows himself-- has risen again and is gathering power with a singularly evil goal in mind: to c...more
"When Warren Wilkes, age 13, stumbles upon a mysterious relic deep in the Cascade Mountains (The Gaia Wars) wonder reigns. Brimming with secrets and sentient energy, the relic leads Warren to a fantastic chamber, and to shocking revelations about his identity.
Now wonder has turned to dread.
A forgotten terror-- a demon that knows Warren better than he knows himself-- has risen again and is gathering power with a singularly evil goal in mind: to c...more
Oh wow! Seriously, that is all I have been saying since I finished the book 5 minutes ago. I keep hitting the next page button on my kindle, foolishly hoping that if I hit it just one more time another chapter will pop up and I won't be left with that crazy, CRAZY cliffhanger! What an ending. I need to know what is going to happen next!
Ok let's back up a little bit. The first book, The Gaia Wars, ended on a cliffhanger too, but I had the second book so I didn't think much about it. The second b...more
Ok let's back up a little bit. The first book, The Gaia Wars, ended on a cliffhanger too, but I had the second book so I didn't think much about it. The second b...more
Dec 08, 2011
Marie Borthwick
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in: native american mythology, gaia mythology, or young boys looking for a hero
This being the 2nd installment in the series, I had several expectations already - for me, the 2nd book is the one that really has to work hard in a series. 2nd books don't have to worry about getting readers hooked - the 1st book care of that (like The Gaia Wars, book 1 did for me). They have to worry about being intriguing enough without going to far off the deep end, they have to enhance the already developed characters (solidifying the readers attachment to them), and have enough action that...more
This is the second book in The Gaia Wars series. I like how the beginning of this book just jumps right back into the story like it's all one solid book. It makes it seem like you aren't missing anything.
Like The Gaia Wars, Battle for Cascadia has such great creativity and such an alluringly original plot. Warren is still just this young kid being thrust into a world that is unknown to him even though it's right in his own backyard, the Cascade Mountains.
There are many different feelings in this...more
Like The Gaia Wars, Battle for Cascadia has such great creativity and such an alluringly original plot. Warren is still just this young kid being thrust into a world that is unknown to him even though it's right in his own backyard, the Cascade Mountains.
There are many different feelings in this...more
This second book of the Gaia Wars is as exciting and riveting as the first book. Sometimes, the second book in a series can be a bit lackluster, but this was not the case.
I found that this book is quite a bit sadder than the first book. Warren and his friends are fighting against Uhlgoth and his forces. They have hard choices to make and the casualties and destruction are substantial.
I liked seeing Warren mature in this book. He is still young, but he knows that he has to do something or his m...more
I found that this book is quite a bit sadder than the first book. Warren and his friends are fighting against Uhlgoth and his forces. They have hard choices to make and the casualties and destruction are substantial.
I liked seeing Warren mature in this book. He is still young, but he knows that he has to do something or his m...more
The battle to save the Earth and the Earth Goddess continues in Battle for Cascadia. You must have read The Gaia Wars before reading this one for it to make sense. In The Gaia Wars, Warren, an orphan who lives with his uncle, plays a prank on a neighbor who is destroying the land, that Warren loves, for housing developments. When running to avoid being caught by them, Warren finds a medallion. Through this medallion, he learns about the Denelai people, an ancient culture which lived in the area...more
Only 2 days ago i reviewed the 1st book, Gaia Wars, and that's a main reason i will be a little cryptic with this review as well, since i know not many know the book and i don't want to spoil them.
Anyway, Battle for Cascadia continues Warren's adventure and is still as breathtaking as the first one. Warren might be just 13,but i really like how he changes and grows up with everything that happens, mistakes or not. And it was about time to learn some more things about the rest characters as well....more
Anyway, Battle for Cascadia continues Warren's adventure and is still as breathtaking as the first one. Warren might be just 13,but i really like how he changes and grows up with everything that happens, mistakes or not. And it was about time to learn some more things about the rest characters as well....more
Description:
Continuing from where The Gaia Wars left off, Battle for Cascadia chronicles the lengths Warren and his allies must go to in order to stop the ancient, evil Uhlgoth and his horde from capturing and enslaving the spirit of planet Earth.
Review:
As if the first book wasn't awesome enough, the second book in The Gaia Wars series, Battle for Cascadia, came along and assaulted my imagination with a whole new level of discovery. In line with the first book, the characters were just as dyna...more
Continuing from where The Gaia Wars left off, Battle for Cascadia chronicles the lengths Warren and his allies must go to in order to stop the ancient, evil Uhlgoth and his horde from capturing and enslaving the spirit of planet Earth.
Review:
As if the first book wasn't awesome enough, the second book in The Gaia Wars series, Battle for Cascadia, came along and assaulted my imagination with a whole new level of discovery. In line with the first book, the characters were just as dyna...more
Battle For Caascadia, the sequel to The Gaia Wars,finishes Warren's story. He is now leading a fight against an evil alien and its troops. With only a hand full of supporters and the help of Mother Earth, Warren takes on dark forces that even the US army can't conquer.
My thoughts-First off, I really think the two books should have been one. The second is much shorter than the first. But that is a technical issue. The story is just as strong as in book one. A good read for ages 10 +. There is a b...more
My thoughts-First off, I really think the two books should have been one. The second is much shorter than the first. But that is a technical issue. The story is just as strong as in book one. A good read for ages 10 +. There is a b...more
The fight to save Cascadia continues as Warren and his allies go all out to stop Uhlgoth's destructive army, while protecting Warren's mother who is the key to unlocking a great deal of power for either side. A power that can save or destroy the world.
Next to Warren, I found myself really liking Thaddeus, as he was just awesome to have in such a fight. The non-stop action in this book makes it hard to put down, and what happens to some of the characters had me near tears. I want to know what hap...more
Next to Warren, I found myself really liking Thaddeus, as he was just awesome to have in such a fight. The non-stop action in this book makes it hard to put down, and what happens to some of the characters had me near tears. I want to know what hap...more
I won this book and the first book, The Gaia Wars in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway in order to give an honest review.
In general for the series:
The main character, Warren and his friends maybe 13 but that doesn't mean this series is just for kids. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and highly recommend this series to everyone from tweens to adults of all ages.
This is a mash up of genres with fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/action elements with suspense, true friendship, bullies, coming of age and a f...more
In general for the series:
The main character, Warren and his friends maybe 13 but that doesn't mean this series is just for kids. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and highly recommend this series to everyone from tweens to adults of all ages.
This is a mash up of genres with fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/action elements with suspense, true friendship, bullies, coming of age and a f...more
Aug 14, 2012
Kamla
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Action/adventure and Sci-fi fantasy fans of all ages
Recommended to Kamla by:
Came across on GR Giveaways
I won these books on the Goodreads giveaways. Having received these books for free has no bearing on my review. I would however like to thank the author, Kenneth G. Bennett, for his generosity and foresight in sending me signed copies of both books 1 & 2.
WOW, what a rush! The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia are books 1 & 2 in the Gaia Wars Trilogy by Kenneth G. Bennett. The trilogy is an action pact adventure where Sci-Fi, fantasy, thriller, mythology and ancient cultures converge to...more
WOW, what a rush! The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia are books 1 & 2 in the Gaia Wars Trilogy by Kenneth G. Bennett. The trilogy is an action pact adventure where Sci-Fi, fantasy, thriller, mythology and ancient cultures converge to...more
This second book in the Gaia Wars series is as much of a gem as the last, full of action and suspense that leaves the reader entranced till the very end. The characters in this book are creative and imaginative, yet developed and believable. The plot is intricate and full of great suprises for the readers, and builds up and up until the literally earth shaking climax. Ken Bennett did a great job with this book, and I for one hope he writes many more.
This book was a GoodReads/First Reads book.
Battle for Cascadia is the second in the Gaia Wars series.
Warren Wilkes discovered an old relic and old caves in the first book in the series, involving him in some world-changing events, as well as life changing events.
Things continue in the second book, including involvement of his friend Sean (carried over from book one) and involvement by another friend, Phil (Philomena). Battles for the Earth and its resources ensue in this second installment, with...more
Battle for Cascadia is the second in the Gaia Wars series.
Warren Wilkes discovered an old relic and old caves in the first book in the series, involving him in some world-changing events, as well as life changing events.
Things continue in the second book, including involvement of his friend Sean (carried over from book one) and involvement by another friend, Phil (Philomena). Battles for the Earth and its resources ensue in this second installment, with...more
The story was very good, there are many original ideas in it. I enjoyed the ideas of ecological weapons and powers, and the Fabrinels were also a good idea. Although some of the more broader ideas were unoriginal, but it was still a good story.
The descriptions were well detailed and it was easy to follow what was happening and visualise the scences. The battle sequences were exciting and the book had great pacing.
The characters were quite good with interesting personalites and good interactions....more
The descriptions were well detailed and it was easy to follow what was happening and visualise the scences. The battle sequences were exciting and the book had great pacing.
The characters were quite good with interesting personalites and good interactions....more
Let the impossible unfold...Once again Ken Bennett offers a mythic story that is startling and exciting from beginning to end. It touched all channels of my imagination and I could not put it down. Each page offers teens and adults a banquet of self-discovery and excitement. The wait for the next book begins!
Jul 04, 2012
Darlene
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Earthlings who love Her
Recommended to Darlene by:
Yvensong
I SO want to give this less stars. The reason? The book leaves you high and dry. You go on this marvelous adventure with the characters and get left at the cliff. And I was prepared for that and had book two ready. But it did the same thing. But there is no next book. A quick search, and there was nothing I could find saying another book is in the making.
But other than being left on the edge, the plot, story, characters are all great. I love the philosophies that the characters portray.
I will le...more
But other than being left on the edge, the plot, story, characters are all great. I love the philosophies that the characters portray.
I will le...more
Absolutely loved this series, the author was kind enough to send me the first book as well. Cant wait to see if there is a third one. Would like to figure out exacly what is on down all the other pathways. Again absolutely wonderful and looking forward to reading more works from this author.
The second in the series is another well-crafted story full of adventure and action.
We learn more about the characters and the different roles they play. The MC continues to evolve and grow, as well as some of the other side characters. Thaddeus has become one of my favorite characters in the book and I hope he will continue to have a strong presence in the next book.
As with the first book, the descriptions are wonderfully textured, allowing the reader to be in the midst of all the action.
This...more
We learn more about the characters and the different roles they play. The MC continues to evolve and grow, as well as some of the other side characters. Thaddeus has become one of my favorite characters in the book and I hope he will continue to have a strong presence in the next book.
As with the first book, the descriptions are wonderfully textured, allowing the reader to be in the midst of all the action.
This...more
May 29, 2012
Jesse
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
first_reads,
scifi-fantasy
*First Reads Contest Winner*
This is a quick, page-turner of a book. The plot takes place over a day and a half immediately following where Gaia Wars #1 left off, and covers basically one battle. Therefore, its action is pretty non-stop. So yes, it was entertaining. But I feel it is basically the ending that the first book didn't have, and the first two books should really be one. I thought the metaphors of the first book to be heavy-handed and thankfully they are less visible here. These books a...more
This is a quick, page-turner of a book. The plot takes place over a day and a half immediately following where Gaia Wars #1 left off, and covers basically one battle. Therefore, its action is pretty non-stop. So yes, it was entertaining. But I feel it is basically the ending that the first book didn't have, and the first two books should really be one. I thought the metaphors of the first book to be heavy-handed and thankfully they are less visible here. These books a...more
Wow! Fantastic! Just as good as the first! I love the Battle for Cascadia, saving Gaia- mother earth. Our Favorite teen Warren is once again at the forfront of the action as he and his companions fight to save Gaia from the Forces of Evil (muhaha, just had to add that). The story was pretty well paced to get you hooked to the story without noticing. It picked up right about where The Gaia Wars left off. More information is given to Warren about his family ties and what lead him to what he is doi...more
In this sequel to The Gaia Wars the pace picks up and the characters face many trials. I found it interesting and a worthwhile read.
Jan 28, 2012
Austin
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Shelves:
action
This book was amazing. It was full of nonstop action that made it very hard to put down. This book was a great sequel to the Gaia Wars.
Love this story and can't wait to find out what happens in the third book. There better be a third!
This sequel to The Gaia Wars is just as epic as I had hoped it would be. Warren and his friends with the help of Thadeous and Ina continue in their quest to save his mother.
Awesome book! And what a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next in the series.
Awesome book! And what a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next in the series.
Battle for Cascadia was a great second book to the Gaia Wars series. I could not set this book down for very long. It was an exciting book and I can't wait for the next book.
the sequel to Gaia Wars, nicely ended with an open end for more. Started liking the idea of Gaia and what she stands for and what her powers are. One can easily draw parallels to our main steam religions and speculate how those ideas may have developed from an earlier concept of Gaia.
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Kenneth G. Bennett is the author of the Young Adult novels, The Gaia Wars, and Battle for Cascadia, The Second Book of The Gaia Wars. Ken attended Art Center College of Design and is an award-winning creative director. A wilderness enthusiast, Ken enjoys backpacking, skiing and kayaking. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
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