Tide of Terror

by Justin Somper Narrated by Daniel Philpott

Overview

Justin Somper, internationally acclaimed author of young adult fiction, returns with the exciting sequel to the thrilling Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean. This swashbuckling adventure takes the bold seafaring twins,Connor and Grace, across the treacherous oceans where the notorious vampirates prowl. "Totally original . I wish I'd had this idea!"-Anthony Horowitz, best-selling author

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 6-9 -In Justin Somper's sequel (Little, Brown 2007) to Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean (April 2007, p. 77), twins Connor and Grace must make a decision about their future: should they stay aboard the pirate ship Diablo , leave to study at the Pirate Academy, or return to the vampirates (vampire pirates) who rescued Grace from drowning? Meanwhile, a rogue vampirate is roaming the seas and luring hapless victims to their deaths assisted by the now vampirized Jez, former close friend of Connor. While this volume fills in some information from the previous title, it doesn't really stand alone. Though its title suggests a suspenseful story, and there are battles and challenges for the pirates, nothing much happens to the main characters and their concern with what direction to take in life is more tiresome than enthralling. The murders committed by the vampirates are gratuitously gruesome. The Pirate Academy, with its many specialized classes, seems Hogwarts inspired, while the premise that pirates lead honorable lives with important skills is untenable. British actor Daniel Philpott does a yeoman's job of narrating, reading with expression and verve. He gives unique voices to the numerous characters, as well as regional accents to many, though he occasionally fails to reflect the character's emotion as stated in the text. While the vampire/pirate pairing ensures initial popularity for this novel, only listeners who have heard or read the previous book are likely to stick with this second title in a planned trilogy.-Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940176239539
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	08/28/2009
Series:	Vampirates Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,081,153
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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