Genre: Children, Middle Grade, Fantasy
Source: I won a copy from LibraryThing. The opinions expressed here are my own.
This is the second book in the series: Order of the Stones. This is a fabulous series. I read the first book, Facing the Beast Within, and loved it. In this sequel a year has passed and the kids are back at camp. Leonard has learned to stand up to his father when it comes to his love of History, Bobby is his same jovial person. Elise who loved archery comes back not wanting anything to do with it. Karl comes back a new person. He is no longer a bully. When Cameron steps off of the bus he hears kids chanting "The Hero of Pontchartrain." He feels like a fraud. The school year was rough. His anxiety is back in force. Then a childhood friend and bully show up. Twins Jessie and Jamis show up at camp. Jessie and Cameron were best friends. Jamis does his best to torment Cameron. When Jessie is taken by a shadow wraith it is up to these heroes to rescue her.
This journey is not going to be easy. Lord Malphas wants Cameron. He has a reason for all of this. Will he succeed? We learn a lot more about Mr. Watson the grounds keeper. He is more than just a grounds keeper. He will play a major role in shaping the person that Cameron becomes. The tension in this book was very high. Just about the time we think things are going to work out, something else is thrown in their path and we see Cameron's Beast come back, This time he doesn't only have to battle his own beast, but also Malphas who has found a way to get into Cameron's head. This was such a wonderful book. The third book in this series, The Gargoyle's Revenge comes up sometime in 2025. I will definitely be reading it. Go ahead, read it. I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy, kids who overcome their fears and find belief in themselves. This one is a keeper
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