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The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Archaeologist Dr. Michael Stone looked for the lost medallion his entire life, and now his son Billy has taken up the search. Amazingly, the medallion ends up in Billy's hands and a spontaneous wish in a precarious situation takes Billy and his best friend Allie, back 200 years to what they realize is a very different Aumakua Island.
When Billy and his friends are not jumping off waterfalls, avoiding animal traps, crossing the ocean, sneaking through caves or escaping a prison they're facing their nemesis Cobra, who wants nothing more than for them all to disappear.
With no other way to get home, and the well being of the entire island resting on his shoulders, Billy must discover the key to reclaiming the medallion and its tremendous power. One way or another, this adventure will change Billy, and life on the island, forever.
Best-selling author and film director Alex Kendrick ( The Love Dare, Courageous ) and Youth for Christ veteran Bill Muir bring us this exciting novelization of The Lost Medallion movie.
When Billy and his friends are not jumping off waterfalls, avoiding animal traps, crossing the ocean, sneaking through caves or escaping a prison they're facing their nemesis Cobra, who wants nothing more than for them all to disappear.
With no other way to get home, and the well being of the entire island resting on his shoulders, Billy must discover the key to reclaiming the medallion and its tremendous power. One way or another, this adventure will change Billy, and life on the island, forever.
Best-selling author and film director Alex Kendrick ( The Love Dare, Courageous ) and Youth for Christ veteran Bill Muir bring us this exciting novelization of The Lost Medallion movie.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 3, 2011
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September 19, 2013
The Lost Medallion by Bill Muir and Alex Kendrick was a book that I was ecstatic about reading and reviewing. Knowing the type of creative and entertaining faith-filled works Alex Kendrick is capable of, especially in the films Fireproof and Courageous, I knew that this book was going to be a great read.
When I signed up for this tour, I had a vague idea of what the book was about. I understood that there was some sort of lost medallion and a kid was destined to find it and then hold great power. What I didn't know was that the authors were going to go deeper than just the average superficial adventure novel and touch base on some pretty tough topics like self worth, the importance of being a responsible leader and the need to look to God for help in every situation. I found their way of explaining these topics kid-friendly and easy to understand while being entertaining the whole way through.
I'll be honest: I'm not really into reading about evil kings who kill their subjects with a nail dipped in poison nor am I into the sci-fi genre, but this book was different. As I read, I was truly intrigued by the mystery and danger wrapped up in finding the legendary medallion. I was also surprised by the many twists and turns of this book. For several nights in a row I'd find myself up (at ghastly hours) hurrying to finish one "good" part after the other.
I thought that I should mention that though there were several mentions to fights it wasn't graphic, gross or gut-spilling.
One of my favorite external parts of this books was the QR codes and pictures scattered throughout. This made the adventure all the more real because I no longer had to imagine what was happening at different intervals of the story, but I could actually catch glimpses into the movie while reading.
I was pleasantly surprised how interested I became in reading and finishing this book. The messages of selflessness, self worth, trust in God and integrity were all clear and weaved right into the story, in a way that kids could easily understand. I love to find a book, that though targeted to another audience, in this case to young tweens and teens, can still be appealing to another audience, in my case a romance-historical-Amishetc. fiction reader :) If you're looking for a book that's a bit outside of your comfort zone, I encourage you to read The Lost Medallion. It was definitely a worth while read filled to the brim with suspense, action, adventure and faith! It wasn't a stagnant read, actually, it was pretty easy to get through because it was so interesting! I'd happily rate it 5 out of 5 stars!
When I signed up for this tour, I had a vague idea of what the book was about. I understood that there was some sort of lost medallion and a kid was destined to find it and then hold great power. What I didn't know was that the authors were going to go deeper than just the average superficial adventure novel and touch base on some pretty tough topics like self worth, the importance of being a responsible leader and the need to look to God for help in every situation. I found their way of explaining these topics kid-friendly and easy to understand while being entertaining the whole way through.
I'll be honest: I'm not really into reading about evil kings who kill their subjects with a nail dipped in poison nor am I into the sci-fi genre, but this book was different. As I read, I was truly intrigued by the mystery and danger wrapped up in finding the legendary medallion. I was also surprised by the many twists and turns of this book. For several nights in a row I'd find myself up (at ghastly hours) hurrying to finish one "good" part after the other.
I thought that I should mention that though there were several mentions to fights it wasn't graphic, gross or gut-spilling.
One of my favorite external parts of this books was the QR codes and pictures scattered throughout. This made the adventure all the more real because I no longer had to imagine what was happening at different intervals of the story, but I could actually catch glimpses into the movie while reading.
I was pleasantly surprised how interested I became in reading and finishing this book. The messages of selflessness, self worth, trust in God and integrity were all clear and weaved right into the story, in a way that kids could easily understand. I love to find a book, that though targeted to another audience, in this case to young tweens and teens, can still be appealing to another audience, in my case a romance-historical-Amishetc. fiction reader :) If you're looking for a book that's a bit outside of your comfort zone, I encourage you to read The Lost Medallion. It was definitely a worth while read filled to the brim with suspense, action, adventure and faith! It wasn't a stagnant read, actually, it was pretty easy to get through because it was so interesting! I'd happily rate it 5 out of 5 stars!
February 5, 2022
Great book! I watched the movie first and then read the book and loved them both!
August 14, 2013
Billy Stone and his best friend Allie find a powerful medallion in the woods, a power that has motivated men to kill for it in the past. Billy and Allie must keep the medallion out of the wrong hands and restore it to the rightful king.
A well written children's novel filled to the brim with adventure around every corner and great lessons in friendship, leadership, faith, and true power.
This book surprised me, because I didn't really expect where it was going, so there were a lot of fun surprises. I think that this would be a great book for kids ages 8-12, as there is some violence, though it is not explicitly described.
I gave this book to my brother who read through it within the matter of a few hours and he really enjoyed it and thought it would a fun movie to see and a great book for younger kids or for families to read together (my brother is 17).
Overall, I would have to say that if you know a kid who loves adventure and good admirable heroes, than this would be a great book to put in their hands, especially before they see the movie!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and testimonials in Advertising."
A well written children's novel filled to the brim with adventure around every corner and great lessons in friendship, leadership, faith, and true power.
This book surprised me, because I didn't really expect where it was going, so there were a lot of fun surprises. I think that this would be a great book for kids ages 8-12, as there is some violence, though it is not explicitly described.
I gave this book to my brother who read through it within the matter of a few hours and he really enjoyed it and thought it would a fun movie to see and a great book for younger kids or for families to read together (my brother is 17).
Overall, I would have to say that if you know a kid who loves adventure and good admirable heroes, than this would be a great book to put in their hands, especially before they see the movie!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and testimonials in Advertising."
October 3, 2013
You can read my full review at Quieted Waters.
Billy and Allie connect with young King Huko and his friend, Anui. As the four young people come together in a quest to find the medallion, they learn that it has fallen into the hands of the evil Cobra, a malevolent king bent on controlling the islands and all their residents.
There are several uniquely intriguing elements to this book, each of which is designed to capture the hearts and minds of young readers.
January 21, 2016
I gave this book a four star review because it made me believe I was there my self watching them. There was so much adventure and creativity. The reason I did not give it five stars was because to many people died I really think it taught me a lot about how God gave each of us a purpose and a reason. A good leader will always serve his/her people first. That is why I gave this book four stars.
Your heart
is where worth and purpose both reside.
Your heart
is where worth and purpose both reside.
November 8, 2015
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Not just for kids... This book is for EVERYBODY!
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November 25, 2014
I read this to my kids. I was disappointed in this book. It has a decent story but it doesn't do a good job of sharing truth from God's Word. It seemed like someone took a random book and then tried to make it a "Christian" kids book afterward.
December 13, 2013
I thought that this book was amazing. There was not a single chapter that didn't leave me completely entertained. Unfortunately, I have been very busy lately, so no matter how long I wanted to read, I constantly had to stop. There was nothing about this book that I didn't like.
May 1, 2015
oh dear.... Well, my 11 year old liked it.
September 4, 2019
✌✌✌three peace signs for a great time being addicted to a great book! Way better then the movie.
November 29, 2025
If you are reading this novel, you have most likely seen the film. Ergo, you have excellent taste. If you are not reading this book, it is likely because you have never heard of the novel or the film, which is small wonder, given that the Lost Medallion has received scandalously little attention despite all the big names involved. A true shame, given its worthy, consistent storyline.
I am a sucker for time travel and am an aspiring author of several books in that subgenre. And surprisingly for a kids/family adventure, this story is consistent with its handling of the time travel plot device. Most of the time, one encounters the claim that you can't change the past, but it turns out you can, oh, and you were the true cause all along. A mixing and matching which stops being amusing after the seventh time.
This book says that you can change the history and create an alternate present based on the new trajectory of the past. And there's still plenty of room for wibbly wobbly twists in the spacetime continuum. I give this two thumbs up for staying consistent.
More importantly, this is a novelization of the shooting script, not the theatrical release. Because the finished film added the narrator bookends at the foster home, quite a bit of the main storyline with Billy was trimmed for time. Here, those bookends are gone, and you get a sort of director's cut of Billy Stone's adventures. And because this is written by the filmmakers, the book is also rescued from the common bane of film novelizations, viz., deviations and improper interpretations on the part of the author for hire.
This film has compared to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom many times, a negative contrast for many, but fortunately the parallels are purely structural. There is no heart ripping or whitewashing (this film was made in 2013 after all). Yes, the poison fingernail/claw is intense, and a matter for your own sensibilities to decide; however, it is not gratuitous. If you can take all the beheading in Lord of the Rings, you're very unlikely to grimace at this.
An interesting note is that while the Medallion itself is a pivotal Macguffin, it does not save the day at the climax. This is not like Raiders when Indiana's skepticism of the Ark's power perishes with the Nazis. In this instance, our heroes (and villains) are already aware of the Medallion's power but are actually forced to resolve the story without magically cutting corners. Kudos for sidelining the magic and demonstrating that problems aren't solved in that way.
A grand adventure, with jungles, chases, fighting-staffs, explosions, snakes, booby-traps, and lava. I've loved the film since I was a wee mite, and discovering the book has allowed me to discover a new layer of the story, with whole plotlines I never new about (someone please release a cut of the movie with the museum epilogue).
This format has potential for more adventures to come, but even if that never happens, it's always a pleasure to be sucked into the Lost Medallion. Book appetite!
I am a sucker for time travel and am an aspiring author of several books in that subgenre. And surprisingly for a kids/family adventure, this story is consistent with its handling of the time travel plot device. Most of the time, one encounters the claim that you can't change the past, but it turns out you can, oh, and you were the true cause all along. A mixing and matching which stops being amusing after the seventh time.
This book says that you can change the history and create an alternate present based on the new trajectory of the past. And there's still plenty of room for wibbly wobbly twists in the spacetime continuum. I give this two thumbs up for staying consistent.
More importantly, this is a novelization of the shooting script, not the theatrical release. Because the finished film added the narrator bookends at the foster home, quite a bit of the main storyline with Billy was trimmed for time. Here, those bookends are gone, and you get a sort of director's cut of Billy Stone's adventures. And because this is written by the filmmakers, the book is also rescued from the common bane of film novelizations, viz., deviations and improper interpretations on the part of the author for hire.
This film has compared to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom many times, a negative contrast for many, but fortunately the parallels are purely structural. There is no heart ripping or whitewashing (this film was made in 2013 after all). Yes, the poison fingernail/claw is intense, and a matter for your own sensibilities to decide; however, it is not gratuitous. If you can take all the beheading in Lord of the Rings, you're very unlikely to grimace at this.
An interesting note is that while the Medallion itself is a pivotal Macguffin, it does not save the day at the climax. This is not like Raiders when Indiana's skepticism of the Ark's power perishes with the Nazis. In this instance, our heroes (and villains) are already aware of the Medallion's power but are actually forced to resolve the story without magically cutting corners. Kudos for sidelining the magic and demonstrating that problems aren't solved in that way.
A grand adventure, with jungles, chases, fighting-staffs, explosions, snakes, booby-traps, and lava. I've loved the film since I was a wee mite, and discovering the book has allowed me to discover a new layer of the story, with whole plotlines I never new about (someone please release a cut of the movie with the museum epilogue).
This format has potential for more adventures to come, but even if that never happens, it's always a pleasure to be sucked into the Lost Medallion. Book appetite!
September 13, 2017
My oldest really liked this book, and now my younger son really wanted to read it with me. So we read a chapter or two at bedtime every night. Everyone has really liked the story, a time traveling adventure with a Christian message. They also enjoy watching the movie after reading the book. I don't think the writing is great, personally, but any book my kids want to read with me is a good book to me!
January 23, 2018
Thrilling, engaging, and fun to read! If you are looking for something for 8-12 year old boys this is great
February 12, 2018
i really liked the part were billy got the medallion and when he saved all of the poeple
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November 25, 2019It was the best book ever! You just have to read it!
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May 28, 2020
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!
August 9, 2013
I love it when I come across a book for young teens that really excites me in such a way that it goes simply beyond reading an action adventure book. In The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone by talented authors Bill Muir and Alex Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous), the reader is truly in for an unforgettable experience that goes beyond your typical book. This takes the reader not only into a great story but utilizes the advancements in QR technology codes that are scattered throughout the book to link them up to video clips from the movie due out soon. This makes the adventure all the more real because you no longer have to imagine whats happening at different parts of the story, but you can actually catch glimpses into the movie while reading the book. It's like truly getting the best of both worlds, movie and book quite literally rolled into one.
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone introduces us to the main character, Billy Stone who is the son of an archaeologist Dr. Michael Stone who has spent his entire life searching for the lost medallion that holds unlimited power to whomever possesses the item. Following a series of clues left behind from Billy's mother who was a descendant of the line of Kings that originally owned the medallion at one point, it was buried and no one has ever found it until now. Billy is excited to show his father the medallion so that their relationship can be restored since he has been so consumed with his search and has left his son as merely an afterthought.
But like all good action adventures, it wouldn't be complete without a villain, and none is greater than Mr. Cobb, a wealthy man who has slowly been buying up all rights on the island that the Stones live on. Now they are forcing the expedition for the search of the medallion to be shut down. When Mr. Cobb learns that Billy has discovered the medallion, he uses the love of his father to draw him into the open in hopes of gaining possession of the medallion for his own greed. Only Billy doesn't realize that the holder of the medallion simply has to make a wish and things begin to happen but not like he expected. It is here that the adventure takes an unexpected turn and one you'll have to find out about by picking up this book.
I received The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone by Bill Muir and Alex Kendrick compliments of B and H Publishing Group for Kids and Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation for a favorable review. This is such a great book not just for young teens but I even enjoyed this one and can't wait for the DVD release later in August at your local retailer. This did come to theaters in March of 2013 but most missed it like myself. Now you can gain a deeper appreciation for the story by picking this wonderful hardcover book up for your teen. It even contains some great color stills from the movie in the center of the book. I hands down rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars.
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone introduces us to the main character, Billy Stone who is the son of an archaeologist Dr. Michael Stone who has spent his entire life searching for the lost medallion that holds unlimited power to whomever possesses the item. Following a series of clues left behind from Billy's mother who was a descendant of the line of Kings that originally owned the medallion at one point, it was buried and no one has ever found it until now. Billy is excited to show his father the medallion so that their relationship can be restored since he has been so consumed with his search and has left his son as merely an afterthought.
But like all good action adventures, it wouldn't be complete without a villain, and none is greater than Mr. Cobb, a wealthy man who has slowly been buying up all rights on the island that the Stones live on. Now they are forcing the expedition for the search of the medallion to be shut down. When Mr. Cobb learns that Billy has discovered the medallion, he uses the love of his father to draw him into the open in hopes of gaining possession of the medallion for his own greed. Only Billy doesn't realize that the holder of the medallion simply has to make a wish and things begin to happen but not like he expected. It is here that the adventure takes an unexpected turn and one you'll have to find out about by picking up this book.
I received The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone by Bill Muir and Alex Kendrick compliments of B and H Publishing Group for Kids and Christian Fiction Blog Alliance for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation for a favorable review. This is such a great book not just for young teens but I even enjoyed this one and can't wait for the DVD release later in August at your local retailer. This did come to theaters in March of 2013 but most missed it like myself. Now you can gain a deeper appreciation for the story by picking this wonderful hardcover book up for your teen. It even contains some great color stills from the movie in the center of the book. I hands down rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars.
December 10, 2014
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Owww I really like this book! It's simply amazing!
And I know, some would say that it's for kids but: who cares?? I really enjoyed it and I think that this is no ONLY for kids, anyone can enjoy this book because the narrative is great, the characters are adorable, the message is powerful and will keep you hooked to the pages until you finish. So I recommend it to all people who want to have some fun and learn great lessons of life through this entertaining story.
However, I'd like to have more of Billy Stone's adventures... Is too much to ask?
Owww I really like this book! It's simply amazing!
And I know, some would say that it's for kids but: who cares?? I really enjoyed it and I think that this is no ONLY for kids, anyone can enjoy this book because the narrative is great, the characters are adorable, the message is powerful and will keep you hooked to the pages until you finish. So I recommend it to all people who want to have some fun and learn great lessons of life through this entertaining story.
However, I'd like to have more of Billy Stone's adventures... Is too much to ask?
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