Adventure Kingdom (Volume 1)

Adventure Kingdom (Volume 1)

Travel through the wishing well with Clark and Karoline—two kids who discover their beloved Adventure Kingdom is more than just your average theme park. From Epic Originals, this fantastical story collection serves up twists, turns, and never-before-seen Adventure Kingdom artwork, activities, and park memorabilia! Travel through the wishing well with Clark and Karoline—two kids who discover their beloved Adventure Kingdom is more than just your average theme park. From Epic Originals, this fantastical story collection serves up twists, turns, and never-before-seen Adventure Kingdom artwork, activities, and park memorabilia! When Clark sneaks into Adventure Kingdom, all he wants is a peek at the remains of the once-magical theme park he loved as a kid—plus a cool livestream for his fans. But then he meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park’s creator, and the two of them discover that the magic of that place was never just an illusion. With the help of an enchanted coin and a talking monkey with questionable loyalties, they set off to find what they’ve both lost and rescue Karoline’s mysterious granddad. Through the characters’ adventures, readers learn the importance of: Problem solving - Cooperation - Trusting others - Second chances Gr 5-7-Two kids learn that there is more going on in Adventure Kingdom, their town's abandoned amusement park, than they ever could have imagined. Local boy Clark meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park's missing founder, and the two quickly discover that the half-coins they each wear are keys to a whole new world. From a carousel that comes to life to a well that leads to the real Adventure Kingdom, this story is full of fast-paced chase scenes, carnival characters gone bad, and chances for the two tweens to save the day through magic, friendship, and hope. With vibrant, full-color illustrations that make this book feel like an early 2000s animated movie, this is an enjoyable, action-packed fantastical story with classically cast villains. The ominous illustrations feel as though they are aimed at a slightly older audience than the text, but the plot will still engage older readers. Both Clark and Karoline appear to be white. VERDICT Add this to any collection looking to entice readers who like video games.-Aryssa Damron, DC P.L., Washington, DCα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Steve Foxe is the author of more than 50 children’s books and comics for properties including Pokémon, Batman, Transformers, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and Grumpy Cat. He lives in Queens, New York, with his partner and their dog. His favorite things in life are creepy movies, comic books, and chihuahuas. Find out more at stevefoxe.com. Pedro Rodríguez studied illustration at the fine arts school La Llotja in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked on animated films, music videos, and a variety of projects in design, marketing, advertising, and publishing. He now has more than 40 published books and comics books. Pedro lives near the beach not far from Barcelona with his wife, Gemma, and their daughter Maya.