The Lighthouse Land

By Adrian McKinty

Book Overview

The first in a new epic sci-fi series, perfect for fans of Orson Scott Card's Ender books or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer Adrian McKinty, whose adult books have been called unputdownable (Washington Post), exceptional (San Francisco Chronicle), and profoundly satisfying (Booklist). When Jamie's mother inherits a small island, and moves her little family from Harlem to Ireland, her troubled son sees a chance to start over, far away from the bullies and the pitying stares. Cancer has left Jamie without an arm or the will to speak. But Muck Island offers more than solitude and sea views. Jamie learns that he is heir to an ancient title, Laird of Muck, Guardian of the Passage, and certain otherworldly responsibilities. With the help of a mysterious object he discovers in the island's old lighthouse, Jamie sets out on a dangerous mission that will change the course of his life, and possibly the universe, forever. Tautly paced and brilliantly imagined, this novel will thrill sci-fi fans eager for new heroes and new worlds to explore.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081095480X
• ISBN13: 9780810954809
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10

Customer Reviews

DOnt see what they are talking about! Great book!

This book is great. i love to see the chemistry between the two friends (no spoil) and that "romance" sort of. recommended for people who like sci-fi and or fantasy!

Well written, very exciting, well developed book!

So many fantasy/adventure books these days focus more on the drama and less on the characters. As a result, many books feel shallow and thin. Adrian McKinty has done an excellent job of character development. Each character is well fleshed out, with the lead character having the most depth. Just as in life, sometimes I disliked the characters and sometimes (and more often than not) I rooted for them. Too many books make their heroes perfect and that's just not realistic. I'm looking forward to reading the next two in the series. I hope the series wraps up well, since the end is where most books just flat out fail.

Great Ideas! Lacking a bit in pace management.

This book is a fun and adventurous book for many ages. I think that is has some very original ideas such as the floating ice ships, and the salmon of knowledge and has a cool parallel to both worlds. Only problem with this book is pacing, and the character development.

Cool

I think this book is really cool because you can see how Jamie changes and it is really cool. You should really read this book !!!!!

The Lighthouse Land

I really liked the Lighthouse Land, and I can't wait for the second installment in the trilogy. I like books like that, where the hero goes to some distand place they have never heard of except in legend, and then has to help the inhabitants of the place overcome some major obstacles they themselves have no idea to overcome. I like Jamie, because he is quiet, just like I used to be, and he's willing to go back to Earth, leave the one he loves, and lose his arm again to save his mother's life. The Lighthouse Trilogy will be one of my favorite series when it is finished, I think.