Adventure Kingdom (Adventure Kingdom #1)

by Steve Foxe (Author) Pedro Rodrã-Guez (Illustrator)

Adventure Kingdom (Adventure Kingdom #1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Travel through the wishing well with Clark and Karoline--two kids who discover their beloved Adventure Kingdom is more than just your average theme park. From Epic Originals, this fantastical story collection serves up twists, turns, and never-before-seen Adventure Kingdom artwork, activities, and park memorabilia!

When Clark sneaks into Adventure Kingdom, all he wants is a peek at the remains of the once-magical theme park he loved as a kid--plus a cool livestream for his fans. But then he meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park's creator, and the two of them discover that the magic of that place was never just an illusion. With the help of an enchanted coin and a talking monkey with questionable loyalties, they set off to find what they've both lost and rescue Karoline's mysterious granddad.

Through the characters' adventures, readers learn the importance of:

  • Problem solving
  • Cooperation
  • Trusting others
  • Second chances
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Kirkus

Though the storyline’s lacking, the bold art—shivery, cute, exciting—will keep pages turning. 

School Library Journal

Gr 5-7--Two kids learn that there is more going on in Adventure Kingdom, their town's abandoned amusement park, than they ever could have imagined. Local boy Clark meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park's missing founder, and the two quickly discover that the half-coins they each wear are keys to a whole new world. From a carousel that comes to life to a well that leads to the real Adventure Kingdom, this story is full of fast-paced chase scenes, carnival characters gone bad, and chances for the two tweens to save the day through magic, friendship, and hope. With vibrant, full-color illustrations that make this book feel like an early 2000s animated movie, this is an enjoyable, action-packed fantastical story with classically cast villains. The ominous illustrations feel as though they are aimed at a slightly older audience than the text, but the plot will still engage older readers. Both Clark and Karoline appear to be white. VERDICT Add this to any collection looking to entice readers who like video games.--Aryssa Damron, DC P.L., Washington, DC

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781524870782
Lexile Measure
490
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date
December 07, 2021
Series
Adventure Kingdom
BISAC categories
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV008040 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure
JUV008080 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fantasy
Library of Congress categories
Adventure and adventurers
Magic
Adventure stories
Graphic novels
Monkeys
Cartoons and comics
Amusement parks
Action and adventure comics
Live streaming

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