The Die of Death by
Kenneth B. Anderson
Blurb
Philip's adventures as
the Devil's apprentice have changed him—in a good way. Although he misses his
friends in Hell, he has made new friends in life.
But when the future of the underworld is
threatened once again, Philip’s help is needed. Death's Die has been stolen and
immortality is spreading across the globe.
Philip throws himself into the search—and
discovers a horrible truth about his own life along the way.
The Die of Death is volume 2 in The Great Devil
War-series and winner of the ORLA-Award.
The Great Devil War-series is a humorous and
gripping tale about good and evil, filled with biblical and historical
characters, such as Judas, Goliath, and Pontius Pilate, as well as modern
figures such as Elvis Presley, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and many
more.
The Great Devil War-series is a Danish
bestseller, topping library and school reading lists among teens and young
adults. The books have been published in more than ten countries and have won numerous
awards.
Book source ~ Tour
31 August 2007
Fantasy | Young Adult | Mystery
My Rating ~ 4 bites
14-yr-old Philip Engel
has survived relatively unscathed during his time as apprentice to Lucifer. He’s
been sent back to Earth with a soul that’s a little less angelic which garners
him some actual friends at school. When Death comes knocking though, back he
goes to the Underworld. Mortimer’s Die has been stolen and he desperately needs
Philip’s help to find it before the natural order of things is completely out
of whack. Satina, his devil friend, is there to help while they look for clues
and track it down. But they’re having a hard time making any headway. Well,
this is Hell after all. Did he think it would be a walk in the park?
Are you looking for an
easy read that will keep you guessing and have you rooting for the little guy?
Then look no further. This book is a great way to pass the day. Philip is a smart
cookie and a wonderful character and side characters aren’t too shabby either.
The mystery isn’t easy to solve and there’s drama, humor, and danger along the
way. Keep in mind that Philip and Satina are young adult. Very young adult at
14, so adults, at times, might be like, you idiot! Use your brain! But they are
young and have no wisdom yet. So, don’t get too upset when they screw up. It’s
all a part of growing up. Yes, even in Hell. I look forward to book III!
Kenneth B. Andersen (1976) is an award-winning
Danish writer. He has published more than forty books for children and young
adults, including both fantasy, horror, and science fiction.
His books have been translated into more than 15
languages and his hit-series about the superhero Antboy has been turned
into three movies. A musical adaptation of The Devil's Apprentice, the first book in The Great Devil War series, opened in the fall 2018 and film rights
for the series have been optioned.
Kenneth lives in Copenhagen with his wife, two
boys, a dog named Milo, and spiders in the basement.
Good point about remembering how old the characters are; it can be easy to forget. Sounds like a fun book.
ReplyDeleteIt's why I don't read much YA anymore. lol
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