The Magnificent 12: The Call - Softcover

Grant, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061833673 ISBN 13: 9780061833670

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2011

Synopsis

Sometimes One Hero Isn't Enough

Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. And with a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life.

And then one day a three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears and delivers some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent 12. An evil force is on its way and it's up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve-year-olds to stop it. He will battle the wicked Ereskigal, also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary and Mack doesn't want to be a hero. Will he answer the call?

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Review:

"A laugh-out-loud story full of adventure and magic great for grades 4-7."--Morning Call, Allentown, PA

"Grant's brand of action and humor should satisfy both those readers who get down with fantasy and those who prefer to send it up."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The story's abundant action and humor...should win over readers."--Publishers Weekly

"A terrific start, with an elaborate website festooned with games and contests to ease the wait for sequels."--Booklist (starred review)

"A lighter-than-usual fantasy action-adventure that is sure to win many fans and fly off the shelves."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About this edition

• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0061833673
• ISBN 13: 9780061833670
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272