Product Details
- Title: Luminescence
- Author: Braden Bell
- Series: Middle School Magic
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (March 11, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1462114059
- FTC FYI: Received a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Book Description
Determined to rescue their favorite teacher, Conner, Lexa, and Melanie confront their worst fears and use their powers in unexpected ways to defeat Lady Nightwing, the treacherous Darkhand leader. But when the trio makes a terrible choice to save Dr. Timberi, their powers may not be enough to keep everyone alive. A thrilling conclusion to the Middle School Magic series!
Summary:
“He’s alive!” she yelled. “He’s alive!”
As Lexa spoke the words, she knew they were true. She knew with total certainty.
“Dr. Timberi’s alive!”
As Lexa spoke the words, she knew they were true. She knew with total certainty.
“Dr. Timberi’s alive!”
When Lady Nightwing kidnapped Dr. Timberi, everyone assumed their
teacher had been killed. So when Lexa discovers that he isn’t dead,
Conner can’t believe his ears.
Determined to rescue their favorite teacher, Conner, Lexa, and Melanie
confront their worst fears and use their powers in unexpected ways to
defeat Lady Nightshade, the treacherous Darkhand leader. But when the
trio makes a terrible choice to save Dr. Timberi, their powers may not
be enough to keep everyone alive. A thrilling conclusion to the Middle
School Magic series!
Your
favorite characters return in this satisfying conclusion of the Middle
School Magic series! Filled with plenty of twists, humor, and adventure,
Luminescence will keep you guessing until the last page.
Study hall? Definitely. Substitute Teachers? Absolutely. Rescuing people from brutal villains? Bring it on!
This series has been such a fun one to read. I love the main characters and the relationships that they have. There have been some rocky roads between Connor, Lexa and Melanie, but they work through the many ups and downs.This third and final book in the trilogy is full of action and many exciting things. As I read it, I thought of many of my students that would love to read this book.
It was great to see the ways the teen's powers manifested in Luminescence. I also loved to see how they grew into their powers.I also liked the idea that their powers were even more effective when they combined them together. This was a strong message about working together. The system of light and dark in this world is so creative! I like the way that Braden describes so easily for any reader to understand.
Speaking of ages, this book/series is a wonderful one to read together as a family. I'm always looking for books that I can enjoy reading with my 16 year old and my almost 12 year old. I do recommend that you read the first two books in the series first.
The ending of this trilogy fills you with so much emotion.There are parts where you laugh, scream and cry. There is the lesson of making sacrifices for friends and family. This theme is one that will let you have a good talk with your kids. I recommend that you read through the discussion questions too. You always know you've read a good book when you feel fulfilled when finished. That's exactly what happened at the end of Luminescence. I'm excited to read what will come next from this talented author.
About the Author
During
his middle school years, Braden Bell was the least-stable,
lowest-achieving student in the history of the world. He shocked every
former teacher by graduating from high school and college, and then
going on to earn both a Master’s degree as well as a Ph.D. A teacher by
day and a parent by night, he is around teenagers 24/7. He teaches music
and directs plays at a private school, much like Marion Academy in The
Middle School Magic series. Whether he fights evil after hours is
something he cannot disclose.
Braden
Bell holds degrees in theatre from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D.
from NYU. A committed educator, he has been directing plays and
teaching school now for over twenty years. Braden lives with his family
on a quiet, tree-lined lot outside of Nashville, TN, where he teaches
theatre and choir at a middle school. The author of The Road Show, The
Kindling, and Penumbras.
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Thank you so much, Sheila! I know it has been a crazy time for you lately, so I really appreciate your time in reading and reviewing. Your review made me happy--this was an emotional book for me to write, and I'm glad that came across :)
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read this series since I heard about the first and second one. Everything I have heard is great! Awesome to know that the last book is so good and that it brought out so many emotions. The cover is excellent. Wishing Braden the best of luck! :)
ReplyDelete~Jess