He also incorporates humorous passages to lighten the fairly dark overall story. This review will assume that readers are familiar with the first two books. Stephens does a good job of reminding readers of key facts from the two previous books, without slowing down the action. I found it to be a satisfying conclusion to the series. The Black Reckoning is the final book of John Stephens' Books of Beginning Trilogy, following The Emerald Atlas and The Fire Chronicle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Book: The Black Reckoning (Books of Beginning) Embarking on a perilous journey to the land of the dead, Emma is forced to confront terrifying monsters and ghosts. Emma, Michael and Kate are locked in a race against time: to find their parents When all three books are united, their power will be unstoppable.
The final instalment in the Books of Beginning series. As the fabric of time begins to fray, she becomes the final piece of an extraordinary puzzle.
When all three books are united, their power will be unstoppable. Emma, Michael and Kate are locked in a race against time- to find their parents to defeat the evil Dire Magnus and to locate the final Book of Beginning. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. VERDICT A fine, if somber, end to an excellent fantasy trilogy.-Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library Readers will need to have read the first two books for maximum enjoyment. With no guarantee of survival, the Wibberly siblings prove themselves to be worthy guardians over life and death. Ultimately, however, the lost are found, the world is saved, and love manages to win out in the end. Fear, frustration, and violence also feature in this story, as well as heartbreak. There is also humor, this time in the character of Willy the Giant, whose large body is easily matched by his wits and heart.
There is high adventure: war with all its inherent idiocy (finding a leader is impossible when the witches, gnomes, and elves despise one another), the hunt for treasure, and an unsettling visit to the Land of the Dead. Gr 4–7-In this series conclusion, it is young Emma's turn to take center stage and obtain the Book of Death, which the 12-year-old handles with bravery, imagination, and the willing assistance (nay, sacrifice) of beloved friends both new and old.
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