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Elyon is a land of dark hills, enchanted forests, and great walls that connect and encircle the cities of Lathbury, Turlock, Lunenburg, and Bridewell like spokes in a wagon wheel. On her annual summer trips to Bridewell with her father, the mayor of Lathbury, Alexa Daley spends much of her time dreaming of escape. Having lived within the walls all of her 12 years, she wants nothing more than to explore the uncharted wilderness beyond. But, the walls are heavily guarded, and frightening legends suggest that forests and hills are no place for a child--especially a young girl. When a mysterious conversation and an unfortunate accident put Alexa within reach of a way outside the wall, she must decide--heed the warnings of her elders, or satisfy her curiosity and unravel the mysteries of Elyon. Told from the perspective of its smart, brave, and adventurous heroine, The Dark Hills Divide invites readers on a spectacular and mysterious quest that will appeal to boys, girls, and fans of both fiction and fantasy. Patrick Carman is a natural storyteller, and his delightful debut is full of mysterious plots, hidden passageways, and all manner of dastardly, hilarious, and noble characters. Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, and Cornelia Funke, The Dark Hills Divide is so compulsively readable that kids (and their parents) will be clamoring for the second book in the proposed trilogy, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, due in 2005. --Daphne Durham Amazon.com Exclusive Content Welcome to the Land of Elyon: Meet the Characters Alexa Daley The daughter of the mayor of Lathbury, Alexa is a curious, strong-willed, courageous twelve-year-old who acquires a stone of great power, and investigates and uncovers a terrible secret. Yipes The mysterious little man (not more than 2 feet tall) of the old mountain who befriends Alexa Daley on her journey outside the wall. Yipes introduces her to Darius, setting her on an amazing adventure. Darius An enormous wolf with a mysterious past, Darius is tasked with escorting Alexa to a meeting in the forest, and taking her to the dark tunnel where a secret is revealed. Pervis Kotcher Pervis, the crafty head of the guards in Bridewell, protects the city from the evil dangers he is convinced lurk outside the walls. He is a man with many secrets, great ambition, and a strong dislike for Alexa. Sam and Pepper Sam and Pepper live in the library, and curl up with Alexa while she reads and naps in her favorite chair. Alexa soon learns that these cuddly cats are not what they seem--they hide secrets of their own. Thomas Warvold The architect and founder of the walled cities, Warvold was an adventerous wanderer who traveled far and wide in the Land of Elyon.

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Promising stuff (three cities entirely surrounded by forty foot walls to keep out the dangers a dark forest; keys; puzzles, immense libr...more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Nov 09 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun Jan 11 02:38:16 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 18:58:07 -0800 2009
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Overall "The Land of Elyon Dark HIlls Divide" is a...more...]]> 0 0 false false Fri Oct 23 07:55:51 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 23 08:06:25 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Jul 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 14:10:35 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 14:16:49 -0700 2009 Into The Mist to this series, which I liked enough to make me want to read the series. While I liked The Dark Hills Divide, there were a few instances of coincidences that were needed for the journey to go on, that I thought were a bit much to believe. I am...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Feb 15 08:10:28 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 15 08:23:06 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Mar 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 13:44:20 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 13:53:22 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Thu Dec 11 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 11 14:56:37 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 11 14:57:48 -0800 2008 I AM CURRENTLY READING THIS ONE
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I liked this fantasy story with a female heroine, but several things bothered me about this book:
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