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Christopher E. Long

Auteur de Mystery Ranch, A Graphic Novel #4

12+ oeuvres 213 utilisateurs 3 critiques

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Comprend les noms: Christoper E. Long

Œuvres de Christopher E. Long

Mystery Ranch, A Graphic Novel #4 (2009) — Adapter — 65 exemplaires
Mike's Mystery, A Graphic Novel #5 (2009) — Adapted — 48 exemplaires
Hero Worship (2014) 21 exemplaires
Easy Way (2005) 7 exemplaires
Freya (Short Tales Norse Myths) (2010) 6 exemplaires
Tyr (Short Tales Norse Myths) (2010) 4 exemplaires
Mean Streets (2014) 1 exemplaire

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Cthulhu Tales Omnibus: Madness (2011) — Contributeur — 19 exemplaires

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Mustygusher | Dec 19, 2022 |
Whether they have superpowers or not, there’s almost something magical about heroes. Marvin belongs in a small group of friends, two young adults and himself, together since childhood, now living together, supporting each other emotionally, all ‘dirties’. In this fantastical society children are tested when they display any power ability. Dirties are either sent away or receive ‘treatment’ to remove their abilities. Those who come ‘clean’ are allowed to use their powers and some will become a member of The Core, a group akin to the justice league.

The story makes an intriguing world. Being a superhero fan, I found it cool to read about people with powers. It was even cooler to find flaws, corruption, deceit and not knowing who to trust. All that glitters is not gold. All heroes are not heroes.

Even if the beginning chapters hadn’t delved into the heart of the action yet, they were my favorite since they held a genuine humor that made me laugh out loud more than once.

“He's so close that I can reach out and touch him. I actually consider doing this, but let's face it, that would be creepy."

Unfortunately the humor climbed down and disappeared as the plot progressed. There was definitely darkness later, but the ending shakes on a lighter coating again. Nothing wrong with this as I like the corruption angle and finding out what happened intensified the story and what was at stake, but it felt a bit inconsistent with the writing style.

Marvin is one reason the book soars; he’s amusing, intelligent, compassionate, a normal and tempted male teenager. His friends quirky antics and strange gifts were fun accompanists. I didn’t invest much in the core but they are backdrops anyway. The main villain is a yucky one it’s easy to dislike, and the superheroes who were corrupt beyond measure were intriguing to read about, even if we only get glimpses of them and not deep insight.

The ending is a powerful rush of bravery which leaves the closing of the book with a peaceful finish. Overall good action, creative storyline, an intriguing world, super powers, and deluded societal traits make a good story. It’s true I think the first part of the book is the strongest, but all is worth a read. Memorable.
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ErinPaperbackstash | Jun 14, 2016 |
Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com

Jackson Brady desperately wants to be an average kid, which is part of why he wants to go to the Blackfoot Braves Society Summer Camp. But when you're the son of Clifford Brady, millionaire CEO of Brady Technologies, even the hills of Montana aren't far enough away. Immediately singled out by Craig, the camp bully, Jackson begins to regret his summer plans. Thankfully, he finds friends in fellow campers, and semi-outcasts, Austin and Mazzy, as well as Bill, the head counselor.

Jackson's favorite part of camp is hearing old Blackfoot legends and stories. The one he likes best is about Ma-Tas-Kah, the Sta-au (evil spirits), and the three chosen warriors. The warriors have yet to have been found, but when the time is right, they will save the people and the land from the evil Sta-au.

Jackson has been looking forward to the three day hike since he read about the camp, but Craig the bully picks him and his friends to stay and guard the camp, instead. Bill takes pity on them and gives them a treasure map to follow. While following the map, a freak storm rolls in. The three kids are forced to hide in a strange cave. There they find out that the legend might just be true. And they just might be the chosen warriors.

Such a fun story! I never got to go to summer camp, and now I'm even more disappointed. This would be so cool! Easy to read and fun enough to keep the youngest boy interested, not to mention the great illustrations. If there really were a camp like this, I would be there in a second!
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GeniusJen | Oct 9, 2009 |

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