Harmonicas

ISBN-13: 9781489594433 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 332 str.

David H. Mitchell

Opis

Lightning and thunder exploded over the magical kingdom of Harmonicas with thunderous applause. Fleeing for their lives, forest animals raced across the countryside while nervous residents opened their shutters and peered up. Far to the east, nestled against the slopes of the kingdom's distant mountain range castle spires could be seen rising against the granite backdrop. Inside the isolated royal sanctuary, King Rockland and Queen Alisica, aware of the encroaching danger were quick to burst into action. With the help of Harmonicas's eldest wizard, they hurried their daughter, Princess Alanna and her pet owl Twig through a secret passageway. And with no time to spare the two narrowly escaped the clutches of Zerolan, the infuriated sorceress who had descended through the clouds, armed and ready to unleash her vengeance. With the aid of a pit globe capable of galactic time travel, Alanna propelled Twig across the universe and the owl brings back three boys from Earth, brothers Bo and Bat Bones, along with their closest friend, Tim Wong. Realizing they must help the princess regain control of Harmonicas before they can return home, the boys set out on a quest with Alanna to take back the kingdom and save its residents from a mind numbing spell that has been inflicted upon them by the evil sorceress who attacked from an ice-bound territory to the north. On the journey's path, the band of adventurers confronts and gain a few unique, entertaining characters that try to thwart or aid in their quest. A couple of the more helpful include a wee lovable brofair, once thought to be a mythical character, along with two sisters found hiding in the magical forest. Together, the band picks up steam as it partners up in destroying evil. Along the way, a pirate named Spyglass, fueled by his endless search for treasure, gets in the way of the group's success. Alanna and her gathering of friends hatch a dangerous plan to handle the pirate and his mates. Having achieved some progress to that end, the group befriends the rogue pirate, using a little of Alanna's magic to help. Spyglass's transformation is complete when he engages in a battle on the high seas against a motley crew of zombies and the kingdom's dastardly traitor, a trusted confidant who has broken Alanna's heart. From hatching plans to battling beasts, the group of would-be heroes struggle to overcome the odds. The question of who is foe and who is friend must continuously be re-evaluated. Complicated maneuvers and daring feats mark the progress of the story. The tale ends with a rather surprising and hopeful twist that will keep you wishing for more adventures.

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