The Adventurers Wanted series has been around for a couple of years and I've enjoyed every one of them. I consider them an older middle grade novel, great for young people looking to try a classic high fantasy and for people looking for a fun read. In many ways the books are a fun read with plenty of wish fulfillment. Our main character ends up with lots of stuff and power by the end of the first book alone and by the end of book three he's getting close to all powerful. Angel isn't too hip on this, but I find it a fun distraction. They are books that I can pick up and enjoy a nice foray into a world that reminds me of playing role-playing games with my friends. The Adventurers Wanted series has got some fun stories and good humor and adventure.
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Plot: Alex, the rising wizard and dragon Lord is enjoying his new home. He's been here just a little while and is glad that he has a place to call his own. However, he is not sure what to think when he receives a message from his friend Skeld to come as quickly as he can to the Kingdom of Nezza and not to let anybody knew who, or what, he is. Intrigued by the situation, and worried for his friend Alex sets off to find out what's going on. Upon arriving in Nezza Alex learns that the kingdom is in chaos, that the true heir has not been seen in a long while and that his friend is being held prisoner with his company of adventurers. Alex came to help his friend, but realizes that he needs to stay until Nezza is put back together.
My personal favorites: Like the other books, Sands of Nezza is a fun read. There are cool beasts, clever plans, and a dragon roasting an army. I also like how the author dealt with Alex's incredible powers. For all intents and purposes, Alex is a one man army. He demonstrates it in this book. However, because he has all of this power he still has to learn when he should use it. He cannot solve everybody's problems by being a wizard and a dragon lord. They need to solve their own difficulties. But Alex's job is to figure out when he can help them and when he needs to let them do it on their own.
Considerations: These books, being more middle grade, do not have any graphic descriptions. They are books I might consider reading to my son when he's old enough to sit still. This book did have two adventurers die prior to the climax of the story, which hasn't happened before. Both deaths occurred in such a way that the moment of death was not on page.
The Sands of Nezza is a fun story with an enjoyable character that any young person would love to be. What young adventurer seeker doesn't want to be a fierce fighter, a powerful wizard, or be able to change their shape. This book certainly lets readers pretend, and it also reminds them that just because you have awesome power doesn't mean it can solve everything.
Plot: Alex, the rising wizard and dragon Lord is enjoying his new home. He's been here just a little while and is glad that he has a place to call his own. However, he is not sure what to think when he receives a message from his friend Skeld to come as quickly as he can to the Kingdom of Nezza and not to let anybody knew who, or what, he is. Intrigued by the situation, and worried for his friend Alex sets off to find out what's going on. Upon arriving in Nezza Alex learns that the kingdom is in chaos, that the true heir has not been seen in a long while and that his friend is being held prisoner with his company of adventurers. Alex came to help his friend, but realizes that he needs to stay until Nezza is put back together.My personal favorites: Like the other books, Sands of Nezza is a fun read. There are cool beasts, clever plans, and a dragon roasting an army. I also like how the author dealt with Alex's incredible powers. For all intents and purposes, Alex is a one man army. He demonstrates it in this book. However, because he has all of this power he still has to learn when he should use it. He cannot solve everybody's problems by being a wizard and a dragon lord. They need to solve their own difficulties. But Alex's job is to figure out when he can help them and when he needs to let them do it on their own.
Considerations: These books, being more middle grade, do not have any graphic descriptions. They are books I might consider reading to my son when he's old enough to sit still. This book did have two adventurers die prior to the climax of the story, which hasn't happened before. Both deaths occurred in such a way that the moment of death was not on page.
The Sands of Nezza is a fun story with an enjoyable character that any young person would love to be. What young adventurer seeker doesn't want to be a fierce fighter, a powerful wizard, or be able to change their shape. This book certainly lets readers pretend, and it also reminds them that just because you have awesome power doesn't mean it can solve everything.
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