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Beast Quest #16
Kaymon, el Perro gorgona
In adventure 16 of the super popular Beast Quest series, Kaymon is one of the six evil beasts that have freed the diabolical witch in order to capture the good beasts of Avantia. Accompany Tom on his mission to save them and avoid capture himself.
128 pages, Paperback
First published October 2, 2008
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About the author
Adam Blade
857 books214 followersAdam Blade is the house name for the Working Partners Ltd. ghostwriters who write the Beast Quest and Sea Quest series.
Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father’s paintings of historic English battles – which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father’s office. Adam’s father said they were a Blade family heirloom.
As a boy, Adam would spend days imagining who could have first owned the sword and shield. Eventually, he created a character – Tom, the bravest boy warrior of them all. The idea for Beast Quest was born.
When Adam grew up and decided that he wanted to be a writer, he was stuck for ideas – until he remembered the old sword and shield, and the imaginary boy he had created when he was young. Adam decided to bring Tom fully to life so that readers could go on the kind of adventures that he always wanted to when he was that age… And still does, even though he’s grown up!
When he’s not writing Beast Quest books, Adam enjoys visiting museums and ancient battle sites. His main hobbies are fencing and football. He also spends a lot of time at home running around after his two exotic pets – a tarantula named Ziggy, and a capuchin monkey named Omar. These little rascals were the inspiration for two of the Beasts that Tom faces on his Quest – Arachnid and Claw.
Sadly, Adam does not have his own Fire-Dragon or Horse-Man. But he really wishes he did!
Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father’s paintings of historic English battles – which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father’s office. Adam’s father said they were a Blade family heirloom.
As a boy, Adam would spend days imagining who could have first owned the sword and shield. Eventually, he created a character – Tom, the bravest boy warrior of them all. The idea for Beast Quest was born.
When Adam grew up and decided that he wanted to be a writer, he was stuck for ideas – until he remembered the old sword and shield, and the imaginary boy he had created when he was young. Adam decided to bring Tom fully to life so that readers could go on the kind of adventures that he always wanted to when he was that age… And still does, even though he’s grown up!
When he’s not writing Beast Quest books, Adam enjoys visiting museums and ancient battle sites. His main hobbies are fencing and football. He also spends a lot of time at home running around after his two exotic pets – a tarantula named Ziggy, and a capuchin monkey named Omar. These little rascals were the inspiration for two of the Beasts that Tom faces on his Quest – Arachnid and Claw.
Sadly, Adam does not have his own Fire-Dragon or Horse-Man. But he really wishes he did!
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
September 20, 2025
loved this one tbf
December 18, 2015
This is another very exciting adventure as brave Tom and Elenna have to fight off a monstrous hound called Kaymon, which can magically split into three under threat.
We are in the dark realm in this book, a more frightening and violent place than the original series. The detail of the location is again well done with a ruined, sinister castle and a crazed evil wizard.
Suitable for young readers from six up, with illustrations; if they don't mind scary stories.
We are in the dark realm in this book, a more frightening and violent place than the original series. The detail of the location is again well done with a ruined, sinister castle and a crazed evil wizard.
Suitable for young readers from six up, with illustrations; if they don't mind scary stories.
November 27, 2017
awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 7, 2021
Тази книжка не е никак сполучлива, дори за стандартите на серията, които не са чак толкова високи. Идеята за Каймон е интересна, но няма сюжет, който да разгърне битката с нея. Напротив, от самото начало Том взима надмощие и това до голяма степен убива напрежението около историята, макар един от спътниците му да бива ранен. Надявам се следващия том да е по-вълнуващ, а засега взимам нов тайм-аут от серията.
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April 2, 2024
5 Star for a beast quest
I’m not saying this is a 5 star book but I’m ranking it against the others and I think this could be the best so far I really like how they have changed how the story is written and it doesn’t follow the same format
Freeing the beast early and having multiple battles the last one using brain to overcome and it being multiple chapters was awesome
I’m not saying this is a 5 star book but I’m ranking it against the others and I think this could be the best so far I really like how they have changed how the story is written and it doesn’t follow the same format
Freeing the beast early and having multiple battles the last one using brain to overcome and it being multiple chapters was awesome
February 29, 2024
two things i have learned from this series. 1. i love the girl beasts good or bad. 2. i love new and unexpected magic.
i won’t spoil anything but the magic he gains from this beast’s jewel is pretty cool.
i won’t spoil anything but the magic he gains from this beast’s jewel is pretty cool.
February 20, 2019
Tom tired Kaymon out so he could defeat him.
January 1, 2023
Awesome
Very interesting book. The action was very good. Kaymons powers are so cool. You should definitely read this book as soon as possible. In one day.
Very interesting book. The action was very good. Kaymons powers are so cool. You should definitely read this book as soon as possible. In one day.
November 24, 2025
Need longer ones ahhhhhh.
4.34 ⭐️
4.34 ⭐️
September 23, 2016
it was epic, a great battle that they found it's weakness.
July 27, 2014
MY GOODNESS, this Beast Quest is SCARY and much more violent compared to the others I've read! Kaymon is a very frightening monster... If I ever met her once, I'd be afraid of dogs for the rest of my entire life. There’s quite a few scenes of the beast ripping and tearing at animals and even people. The scenes aren't all that graphic, but the mention of blood and flesh is there. This is a book for tough little kids. :)
Anyhoo, I seriously adored this story. Maybe because of the surprising amount of violence! (LOL) Nah, these books are always good. Seriously, get your kids to read them. There's always something interesting and engaging about the plot.~
Anyhoo, I seriously adored this story. Maybe because of the surprising amount of violence! (LOL) Nah, these books are always good. Seriously, get your kids to read them. There's always something interesting and engaging about the plot.~
July 19, 2014
Yet another beast quest book enjoyed by my oldest son, now for him to take this one back to the library and get the next one out.
February 3, 2015
This is a great series for my son... he loves to read and the series was a hit for him!
March 22, 2017
This is a good book that starts of with a good introduction of the whole series before this. Then, an unexpected event attracts the reader's attention and makes the book interesting.
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December 14, 2017i havnt read it yet
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May 19, 2018Step into the Dark Realm--home to the most dangerous Beasts yet!
The Good Beasts of Avantia have been taken hostage by the Evil Wizard Malvel. Each is being guarded by a new evil Beast in the Dark Realm. In order to rescue Tartok, Tom must go against Kaymon the Gorgon Hound, a Beast unlike any he has faced so far on his Quest. Kaymon prowls the ruins of a forgotten castle. Will Tom be able to defeat this menace and come one step closer to stopping Malvel forever? Lexile:760
The Good Beasts of Avantia have been taken hostage by the Evil Wizard Malvel. Each is being guarded by a new evil Beast in the Dark Realm. In order to rescue Tartok, Tom must go against Kaymon the Gorgon Hound, a Beast unlike any he has faced so far on his Quest. Kaymon prowls the ruins of a forgotten castle. Will Tom be able to defeat this menace and come one step closer to stopping Malvel forever? Lexile:760
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