In this second book in the Clockwork Chronicles trilogy, the Griffins face one of the most challenging tests ever-maintaining friendship after a tragedy. Life at Iron Bridge Academy continues, but things have changed. Ernie, a changeling (half fairy with immortality and super powers) has been distant ever since a fellow student and changeling was killed by Otto Von Strife. Instead, he prefers to spend time with other changeling classmates and together they form a vigilante group to capture changeling kidnappers. When Ernie's antics get him into trouble, the Griffins are forced to rescue him, endangering all their lives. Their united quest to capture Von Strife eventually brings the Griffins together again. They must overcome killer clockworks, spider-like beasts, and an army of animated dead to track down their nemesis and stop him from building The Paragon Engine, a machine that will open up a portal, allowing monsters, predators and other unthinkable creatures into our world. But with the help of a powerful robot suit, a sleek new stealth plane and a glimpse into Von Strife's secret past, the Griffins might just find him after all
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The popular, kid-favorite Grey Griffins return in book two of this new series with a steampunk twist.
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Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis have been best friends since babyhood. They grew up sharing birthday parties, Saturday morning cartoons, comic books and trading cards and spent much of their childhood exploring the sprawling woodlands behind Derek's family farm, which they secretly suspected was enchanted.
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The Relic Hunters- Grey Griffins #2
9 Sep 2011
By Dorine White
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Format:Hardcover
Grey Griffins-The Clockwork Chronicles Book 2, The Relic Hunters is an adventure filled middle grade novel published by Little Brown and Co. Written by Derek Benz and JS Lewis, it finishes up at 349 pages.
The story- The Grey Griffins are back, but things aren't well at Iron Bridge Academy. Ernie is angry with Max for not saving his friend in the previous book and these feelings begin to split the group apart. So, as Ernie moves further and further into the changeling world, Natalia finds new friends among the girls at school, Harley works at Monti's workshop, learning the ins and outs of clockworks and Max preps for the finals of the Round Table tournament, our four friends don't spend a lot of time together.
As the Griffins grow apart, their enemy, Von Strife is on the move, looking for an ancient relic that will allow him to open a portal to the shadowlands.
My Thoughts- I liked the book, it wasn't quite as exciting as book 1, but it kept the story moving and the twist at the end is exciting. It is fun to watch the kids train in a special relic hunting class and fight against evil slavers in New Victoria.
I also liked that it wasn't just the Grey Griffins; it was also a group of Halflings. They have to learn to work together in order to solve their problems and find the lost relic. They get to train in a virtual room, which reminded me of the danger room for the X-men, so that is fun. The author does a great job describing clockwork machines so that the reader gets a feel for the robots and tech that is involved. It is a good read for ages 8 and up.
For Parents- Violence-yes. Sex- no.
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The story- The Grey Griffins are back, but things aren't well at Iron Bridge Academy. Ernie is angry with Max for not saving his friend in the previous book and these feelings begin to split the group apart. So, as Ernie moves further and further into the changeling world, Natalia finds new friends among the girls at school, Harley works at Monti's workshop, learning the ins and outs of clockworks and Max preps for the finals of the Round Table tournament, our four friends don't spend a lot of time together.
As the Griffins grow apart, their enemy, Von Strife is on the move, looking for an ancient relic that will allow him to open a portal to the shadowlands.
My Thoughts- I liked the book, it wasn't quite as exciting as book 1, but it kept the story moving and the twist at the end is exciting. It is fun to watch the kids train in a special relic hunting class and fight against evil slavers in New Victoria.
I also liked that it wasn't just the Grey Griffins; it was also a group of Halflings. They have to learn to work together in order to solve their problems and find the lost relic. They get to train in a virtual room, which reminded me of the danger room for the X-men, so that is fun. The author does a great job describing clockwork machines so that the reader gets a feel for the robots and tech that is involved. It is a good read for ages 8 and up.
For Parents- Violence-yes. Sex- no.
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11 Jan 2013
By Mark D. Gideonsen
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This tale will excite young readers to the end. It even is fit for adults .this book is amazingly funny and action packed.
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An exciting thrill ride from beginning to end.
6 April 2013
By ANNELIESE KRUGER
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If you enjoy a world of endless possibilities with adventure and excitement at every turn, then this is most definitely the book for you.
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