Strange visions... hideous monsters...startling revelations... Hunter Brown never expected a summer like this, and it's only getting started! After one of his infamous pranks backfires, Hunter unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient book and key. Little does he know the mysterious book is a gateway to Solandria, a supernatural realm held captive by the Shadow. In Solandria, Hunter joins forces with the Codebearers, a band of highly trained warriors who form the Resistance to the Shadow. But before he can complete his training in the ways of the Code, Hunter is sent on a mission far more dangerous than he ever bargained for. Now with his life in peril and the future of Solandria hanging in the balance, Hunter is headed for a showdown with the Shadow and a battle to save his soul from a fate worse than death! Is Hunter's knowledge of the Code deep enough to uncover the secret of the Shadow, or will the truth be more than he can bear? Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow is the first installment in The Codebearers Series. The story incorporates an added layer of symbolism inspired by John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to communicate spiritual truths and themes to readers.
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Release date
February 18, 2015 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781593174835
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781593174835
- File size: 11425 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.9
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 4
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Reviews
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March 1, 2009
Gr 9 Up-Hunter Brown and his two friends are running from bullies on the last day of high school and get locked in the Dumpster in which they have taken refuge. Their rescuer, a supposed janitor, sends the boys on an errand to a bookstore where they pick up a magic book. Thus starts the adventure where they tumble through a grave into a netherworld, float in a dark lake surrounded by dead bodies, and ultimately must fight for "The Author" of the book against the forces of evil. Aviad, whom some say is just a prophet and others say is the son of The Author, figures prominently. Characters named Faith and Hope are major players as well. The Christian and biblical parallels are obvious throughout, and there is one scene in which public schools are criticized for teaching science. However, the boys do use some of their math abilities to retrieve the key to their salvation, and the action and swordplay are a constant. There is a companion online video game, and this book reads very much like a script for one. The boys are in high school, but they behave like much younger children in many respects, and the illustrations mirror that young image."Jake Pettit, Thompson Valley High School, Loveland, CO"Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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