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272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 8, 2013
I did think some of the challenges Jalen faced were a bit easy, but given the intended audience, they were fitting. And I liked the "altered" version of some of the characters' personalities better than the original versions. Which...that could be a pro or a con, depending on your perspective. I enjoyed the creativity, the little puzzles Jalen had to solve, and just the overall charm of the book. There was just something fun and refreshing about it.
By far, my favorite thing about this book was the break-neck pace. It honestly had no good stopping point, which is why I read the whole thing in a day. The characters literally spend the entire book running and fighting. It's crazy.
If you want a fun and original fast-paced middle grade fantasy, this could be the book for you.