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Registre-se no LibraryThing tpara descobrir se gostará deste livro. Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. The premise of this book was a interesting but I fault the execution because it really took too long. I like the idea behind the different creatures but it was revealed too late. I like that they mentioned a problem with humanity thinking itself above other beings but it was swept under the rug so it didn't get to have the importance that it might have had. Too many unanswered questions for me. The artificial depth here felt fake and so far in the series, it is. ( ) Set in a future post-apocalyptic world, 8 families live in quiet solitude on a foggy island, safe from whatever wrecked humanity. The kids are all 12 years old or close to it. While they have each been long curious about the mainland, they also knew there was no way to go exploring. Yet now things are happening to them and secrets long kept are becoming clear. The kids are changing but they don’t know why, or what they will become, or how their parents will react. These 8 kids, Hal, Robbie, Abigail, Darcy, Dewey, Emily, Fenton, and Lauren, have grown up on this island with their parents, some hogs, cows, a dog, & a cat. There’s no electricity, no indoor plumbing, and no majestic views. The island is perpetually foggy. The kids have never seen a clear night with twinkling stars. The author does a pretty good job setting the stage and giving the reader the feel of the place. The foggy island has shaped these kids as much as their schooling or their parents’ house rules. I really liked the foggy atmosphere because it gave the whole book a mysterious quality. The families have worked out a communal way to live on the island. One woman is the school teacher, another one the doctor, and yet another bakes weekly bread for all the households. Most of the men work the communal farm. I was surprised that the kids never had farm chores. In fact, they seem to have very few responsibilities other than homework and keeping their rooms clean. I would have liked to see the kids a little more involved in the day to day chores as such a little community probably couldn’t let the kids off to play so often. But that is a tiny quibble compared to how much enjoyment I got out of this book. So these kids are in for an adventure and things start off a bit slowly. We learn about them, the island, and a few hints as to why they are on the island. Then things pick up with Abigail, who is the first to change and she shares this info with a chosen few. Each kid has a different reaction to these changes and I really liked this aspect. After all, they are all different people. Meanwhile, there are these sad little remembrances of a family that lost their son many years ago and the couple left the island. Well, Hal & Robbie went adventuring on the island and they ran into something completely unexpected. It was Thomas, the long lost boy, but he’s a manticore. I have no qualms telling you this since he is on the cover art. Thomas is not a well-adjusted kid and doesn’t play well with others, so Hal & Robbie have to flee. To me, Thomas is a rather interesting side character and we learn more about him later in the book. He changed years earlier than the other kids and has been managing on his own for years in the depths of the woods. Once the adults become aware that at least one of the kids is changing, a specialist, Miss Simone, is called in. This is the first person from off the island the kids have met. They obviously have lots of questions. Yet Simone is evasive and prying at the same time. The kids don’t trust her. They take it upon themselves to do some actions that inadvertently endanger some of the islands inhabitants. The story lagged in places for me. I felt certain arguments were repeated and repeated. Also, I felt the kids were rather slow to get to the boiling point. After all, their parents kept the biggest secret of their young lives from them, plus all the secrecy about the world off the island. Then this stranger, Miss Simone, comes and wants them to divulge all their secrets and she wants to irrevocably change their lives, all without telling them anything. So I kept waiting for one of the kids to explode in anger, or at least, in indignation. It was really slow in coming and then was a pretty mild rebuke. That aspect watered down the kids’ characters for me. The last quarter of the book had the most action and was the most well written. Things are moving along and the kids’ personalities are well-fleshed out. Also, we see more of the adults who were largely these shadowy characters in the background up to this point. Plus Miss Simone gets some depth to her mysterious character. It was a pretty good read and I want to know what happens next to these kids. I received this book free of charge from the narrator in exchange for an honest review. The Narration: I have listened to several books narrated by Fred Wolinsky and this may be the best performance yet. Each kid was distinct and sounded like a kid. He also had really good female voices, which I appreciated as I haven’t always liked his female voices. As always, he is great at imbuing the characters with emotions and by the end of the book, there were plenty of emotions to be had! I see a lot of reviews stating that Island of the Fog: Book 1 is a great children's book and it is but it's so much more than that. I'm nearly 40 and enjoyed the book very much. Not only is the book kid friendly but you will also find yourself loving it just as much as your children do. The world is hauntingly familiar yet contains many elements of fantasy and lore. Most of the time I don't really enjoy reading a book about children. Only a handful of very good authors seem to do books with kids as the main characters justice. They're able to get inside the kids complex mind or they are able to recall what it was like to be younger and treat them with the intelligence and respect that they deserve without making them too cliché. Books like Harry Potter or His Dark Materials are great examples. And of course on the other end you have YA books where the authors put way too much emphasis on action instead of characters or story and manage to only paint a mere shadow of the complexity of young adults. Bad examples like The Maze Runner which while a fun read did not manage to capture any depth with the children it portrays. So Island of the Fog was a welcome treat and is very character driven. The characters are complex and vivid and the storyline keeps you hooked until the very last page. The action is used to enhance the story and it does so nicely. For everyone who's ever dreamed of Dragons, unicorns, large sea serpents, centaurs, fairies and Ogre's then this is the book for you. It manages to capture the child within us all and I am greatly looking forward to the next one. Keith Robinson’s fantasy/adventure ISLAND OF FOG kicks off a six-book series (actually two trilogies, with the final book due in spring 2013) filled with mystery, action, dark secrets and mythical creatures that is perfect for middle-grade readers and adults alike. Let’s dive in and see what I uncovered. What I Loved The Kids: These eight 12-year-olds were great! They’ve got personality – astute, inquiring hero Hal, his bug-lovin’ buddy Robbie, clever Abigail (who’d rather spend time with the guys than talking about “girly” stuff with the girls), timid Dewey, the lovely Lauren (Robbie’s crush), caring Darcy, and organizer extraordinaire Emily. Even bully Fenton (who by the end is pretty freaky) is well-defined and interesting. And when questions start to arise, they pull together as a team to figure things out…without letting their folks in on their investigations. I’m not going to knock them for that; their folks are keeping secrets and these kids are going to find out just what they’re hiding! The Concept: A fog-shrouded island. A mysterious plague. Children suddenly undergoing unusual changes (are those scales on Hal’s arm?). A stranger from “Out There” who seems to know more than she should. A place where electricity is a thing of the past, stockpiled supplies are dwindling, and fantastical creatures are appearing. And all of it geared to middle-grader readers and up who are looking for adventure. How could I NOT love it? What I Liked The Execution: ISLAND OF FOG is well-written, perfectly paced, and beautifully edited. It grabs you right from the start and doesn’t let go. It was so easy to connect with Hal, Robbie and Abigail that I was immersed in the story by the end of chapter one, happily following them on their adventures. Keith Robinson jumps right in with an intriguing discovery by Robbie that starts the questions flowing, and then adds in new questions at just the perfect points to keep you wondering and wanting more. Then the reveals start coming, which lead to more reveals, then more…and it is all so smoothly done! This first book in the series is laying the groundwork for what is to come, so it is all about those questions – why are they REALLY on the island? Is anybody else out there? Why are they changing? What are they becoming? What does a blue sky look like? The great thing is that a TON of the questions are answered; in fact, I can’t think of one that wasn’t! Plus the answers are exciting (some are even a little frightening) and lead to lots of action, setting things up for even bigger adventures in book two. What I Didn’t Like I’ve Got Nothing: Frankly, Robinson has done so much right with this book (great characters, pacing, concept, and editing) that I have no idea why this series wasn’t picked up by a major publisher like Disney Hyperion. The ONLY suggestion I have is regarding the cover art. The Kindle version of ISLAND OF FOG has a manticore on the cover; all other editions (paperback, Nook book, etc.) do not have the manticore – which is a shame. The manticore shows the reader right up front that this book is a fantasy, and the way he is drawn even suggests this is for younger readers. The covers that simply show the fog-shrouded trees give the impression that it is a thriller/crime story instead. I say, “Throw that manticore on ALL the covers!” In ISLAND OF FOG, author Keith Robinson has masterfully crafted a tale that mixes myth and mystery in a very appealing fashion. There is plenty here to entertain readers age nine and up as they follow 12-year-old Hal and his friends on their quest to discover the truth about the mysterious island they call home and who – or what – they really are. An exciting entry in the fantasy/adventure genre. Island of Fog is a story about a group of kids whose families have been living isolated on an island for the past twelve or thirteen years. The kids can’t guess why they are there. Anytime they ask, they only get enigmatic hints about what is really going on and about what the world “Out There” is really like. When the kids start undergoing strange physical transformations, they begin to suspect that they are part of some experiment. I especially enjoyed reading about how each of the kids handled their transition into new creatures. It was a little like watching Clark Kent realize his full powers on Smallville.This story is geared toward young adults, but I had no problem being sucked right in. Robinson left just enough hints to spark my interest and keep me guessing about the next turn the story would take. It’s an easy read with language that’s simple enough for kids but a plot that’s interesting enough for adults, especially fantasy fans.If you enjoyed Lost or the Maze Runner series, you will probably quickly become a fan of this book as well. sem resenhas | adicionar uma resenha
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Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, and magic - a gripping fantasy series for preteens, tweens, and adults, perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Narnia."I recommend these books. Read them with your children." --New York Times bestselling fantasy author Piers Anthony (from his July 2009 website newsletter)A hidden island shrouded in fog. That unseen place Out There on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. Only a handful of people left in the world...Or so the children are told.When Hal and Robbie make an astonishing discovery in the woods, they realize the adults of the small community have a dark secret. And the arrival of a mysterious woman at school proves it. Who is she? Where on earth did she come from? The classmates are more determined than ever to find out what their parents are hiding.But their lives are turned upside down when Abigail reveals a secret. According to her, the children are slowly changing into monsters of myth and legend Are they freaks of nature, or subjects of a sinister experiment?"A fantastic book to share with kids " --Lolly"Very well written. Reminds me very much of C.S. Lewis Narnia series. Great reading for kids and adults." --Kindle Customer"A cross between The Island of Dr. Morreau and the Twilight Zone... ending up in a new and wonderful land." --Maverick"If City of Ember met Lost..." --Amazon Customer"This book is great for fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson." --Ohana"One of the best books I've ever read" --HollyCollect all the books in the ISLAND OF FOG series: #1 - Island of Fog#2 - Labyrinth of Fire#3 - Mountain of Whispers#4 - Lake of Spirits#5 - Roads of Madness#6 - Chamber of Ghosts#7 - Valley of Monsters#8 - Prison of Despair#9 - Castle of Spells#10 - Forest of SoulsAnd don't miss the ISLAND OF FOG CHRONICLES and ISLAND OF FOG LEGACIES. Plenty to sink your teeth into More praise for this book: "We are proud to announce that Island of Fog by Keith robinson is a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. This tells you that this book is well worth your time and money --indieBRAG"A Fun Tale for Junior High Schooler. I just finished Percy Jackson before moving on the Island of Fog and I have to say, I enjoyed this book much more. Both are aimed at Junior High aged kids but Island of Fog hangs together far better as a story. If you like the Harry Potter books and the Percy Jackson books, then you'll definitely want to check out Island of Fog." --Dianna Richards"This book was by far one of the best books I've ever read. The story was amazing, and the writing was great. I loved this book " --Branda Rose Lee"I really liked this book. It was hard for me to put it down. I have read many fantasy books, but this book has a different perspective on the mythic creatures it included. I will not be giving any spoiler alerts, read the book for yourself. But... dragon, manticore, ogre, etc. Enjoy " --Amy M"Wonderful wonderful book. Your KID or GRANDKIDS would love it too." --dee"Perfect middle-school read for even the most reluctant reader " --Peggy M McAloon Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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