Overview:
An adventure for the ages. From the first page you are taken
on a trip through time and space with Bobby Pendragon. Bobby is your typical 14
year old, but when his Uncle Press tells him he is a Traveler and the fate of
the universe and all it contains is in Bobby’s hand, Bobby must grow up and
learn the ways of the world (all of them) before the evil Saint Dane has can tip
the balance of good and evil into evil’s favor.
A fantastic series that envelopes the reader and brings you
into a wondrous world, with beautiful characters who become lifelong friends. I
return to the territories every few years (once I have stopped crying over the
final book) and it never ceases to amaze me, excite me, and keep me at the edge
of my seat. Once you become a Soldier of Halla, you are a solider for life.
Book 1: the Merchant of Death
Bobby Pendragon learns that he is a traveler. Whatever that
means. With his Uncle Press by his side, he is rushed off to the territory of
Denduron and is told there is a power struggle between the two tribes. Learning
the ropes along the way, Bobby meets new friends, new enemies and a whole lot
of new things about life. At home, his
best friends Mark Diamond and Courtney Chetwynde are protecting Bobby’s
journals. As Bobby is on his wild, confusing, crazy adventure he writes it all
down as proof that it isn’t just happening in his head.
Slow, as MacHale must set up quite a bit of information, but
still amazing nonetheless. The first book in the series opens up with Bobby
getting ready for his basketball game… but ends up being taken away by his
Uncle Press. With no explanation as to why him, where they’re going, or what
the plan is once they get there. Bobby is quite witty for a 14 year old, but
he’s also what you expect in a best friend: he’s loyal, he’s funny, and he
tries to do what is best for everyone. With not knowing the rules yet, he is
quick on his feet, and does what he can to defeat Saint Dane.
Saint Dane is the bad guy. No one knows who he is, where
he’s from or what his plan is… all we know is he is out to take over Halla.
Halla is everything: every time, space and everything in between. It’s Bobby’s
job to stop him. Is he up for it? Can he do it? Can he learn the rules in time? Jump in the flume and find out.
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