FICTION

Worlds Explode

by Shane HEGARTY
illus. by James de la Rue. 464p. (Darkmouth: Bk. 2). ebook available. HarperCollins. May 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062311320.
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Gr 5–8—Finn desperately searches his family's house for the map that will help him find his father, the last active Legend Hunter, who is lost in the Infested Land. But Finn doesn't really possess the necessary skills to rescue anyone. With the help of his friend Emmie, who loves the idea of being a Legend Hunter, and an annoying Assessor sent to investigate, Finn stumbles his way into an adventure he is not prepared for. The variety of different creatures depicted in the black-and-white drawings help readers visualize the world. The plot moves along briskly, with Finn bumbling his way through the challenges he faces, but maybe, just maybe, his longing for his father will be enough to see him through. Monsters big and small populate this story of a reluctant hero and the town his family is sworn to protect.
VERDICT Purchase where readers enjoy unusual fantasies with a unique combination of technology and magic.
Reviewed by Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UT
In this sequel to The Legends Begin, hapless Legend Hunter Finn searches for his missing father. Unintentionally opening a gateway to the Infested Side, Finn and his best friend Emmie befriend a Legend (mythical monster), travel through time, puzzle over weird radio signals, and fight against lupine Legends. Fast-paced and full of snarky humor, this second volume will hook readers from the first page.
 , May 01, 2016

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