Hunt for Atlantis, by Andy McDermott

Ten years after her parents were killed while they were searching for the lost city of Atlantis, archaeologist Nina Wilde decides to continue the search where her parents left off. She believes that she has a good idea where the city is located and wants to prove it. The university where she teaches refuses to fund the expedition however. Billionaire Kristian Frost offers to fund everything however, even giving her two of his own bodyguards, one of them being Eddie Chase, ex SAS officer. The billionaire’s own daughter is also sent to help her. As they travel around the world hunting from clue to clue, they encounter threats and unexpected obstacles. It’s obvious that someone, or something, is trying to kill them. Luckily Eddie is there to save her every time. This is the first book in the Nine Wilde and Eddie Chase series. Hunt for Atlantis, by Andy McDermott, is a fast paced adventure with some unexpected twists along the way. The book is well written and keep me engrossed in the story from start to finish. I loved the mix of action, adventure and history. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes a good action mystery. If you like this book you will love the rest of the series.

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library 

Stoneheart, by Charlie Fletcher

While he is on a trip to the museum, twelve year old George breaks off by accident the head of a stone dragon that is on the wall. Suddenly he is being chased by a prehistoric pterodactyl that has come to life. He learns that he has been sent into another world where statues come to life. He is told by a talking statue called Gunner that by being in their world he has started a war between good statues and evil carvings. With help from another girl called Edie, he looks for answers on what happened.

Stoneheart, by Charlie Fletcher, is a great fantasy book full of gargoyles and live statues. The story is fast paced and filled with action. There were some unexpected parts along the way which I liked. It was a bit difficult to follow and may not be the best for a younger reader.

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library