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Seven Wonders Journals: The Select (2012)

by Peter Lerangis(Favorite Author)

3.88 of 5 Votes: 4

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English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

HarperCollins

review 1: In its entirety The Select is about 48 pages, covering a time period about 100 years before The Colossus Rises (Book one of Seven Wonders Journals). The Select ends on a cliff hanger. We can only assume that things didn't go well for Burt cause the author leaves us with "something nearby" and then "I think I hear" where the journal suddenly ends. I also read an excerpt for Book One Colossus Rises, which included the first two chapters. So, my thoughts on both books are that they are heavy on the mystery surrounding these loculi. However, I can't say that the prequel novella hooks me on to the first book in the series. The Select could have been its very own book and would have made for an interesting read on its own. In terms of whether The Select ties into the ne... morext book. I would say kind of. The subject matter is similar, boys who find themselves in interesting predicaments and appear to be about to die. It's just the jump in time periods and characters doesn't seem to tie the books together. Maybe it will in future books but again The Select would have made an interesting book all on its own. I will however be looking for the Seven Wonders series. I kinda like stories that talk about ancient worlds and I'm up for some mystery.
review 2: The Seven Wonders Journal: The Select is a short... a real teaser - especially, since the 1st book doesn't come out until Feb. The Select takes place 100 years before Book one begins. The journal is written by 13 year old Burton Friedrich Wenders. His father has taken him on a hurried trip to sea in attempts to find a specific island. Bad weather caused the death of all but Burton, his father and two crew members. Burton suffers from severe headaches and is father is desperate to find a cure before Burton dies. Stranded on the island, Burton runs into an ancient tribe of people who which to kill him. Burton is gifted with the ability to easily pick up on languages. He learns that the tribes believes that he must be killed to save the world. His journal is found much later ending with his attempted escape. No one knows at this point the fate of Bert. less

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