Gods of Manhattan 2: Spirits in the Park [Hardcover]

Scott Mebus (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Gods of Manhattan

A month has passed since Mannahatta - the spirit city that coexists alongside Manhattan - was revealed to Rory, when an earthquake rocks New York. The island itself is attempting to shake off the Trap around Central Park, and only Rory has the power to open it before even greater catastrophe strikes. But centuries-old wounds must be healed before Rory turns the key. With New York's most notorious figures - including Captain Kidd and Bill the Butcher - at his side and on his trail, Rory discovers that the answer to peace lies with the one man he never wants to see again: his father.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5–8—In this sequel to Gods of Manhattan (Dutton, 2008), 13-year-old Rory, his sister, and the spirits of Manhattan lock wits over Central Park, where the spirits of the Munsee Indian tribe have been trapped for the last century. Rory struggles to find the clues that will allow him to understand the history of the mystical Mannahatta and the future that his powers as the Light will create. Bridget is no meek little sister following her brother's lead. She is strong and mischievous and integral to the tale. Off to a slow start, the story builds to a hectic and satisfying conclusion while leaving room for, but not making necessary, future books. History buffs will enjoy how figures from different eras all come together as gods in the spirit world of New York City, including Walt Whitman, God of Optimism; Jimmy Walker, God of Leaders Who Looked the Other Way; and Aaron Burr, a fallen god. Less-well-informed readers should still be able to follow and enjoy the novel on a different level. Mebus provides enough information for those new to the series, although certain characters take a lesser role here and have more depth if both titles are read.—Cara von Wrangel Kinsey, formerly at New York Public Library END

From Booklist

Rory returns to the spirit city of Mannahatta to right the bad history between the Munsees and the Gods in this sequel to Gods of Manhattan (2008). After Manhattan suffers a devastating earthquake, the balance between the real city and the spirit city is in peril, and Rory realizes he must open the Trap before the city destroys itself. However, setting the Munsees free may start a war. In order to find a peaceful resolution, Rory must uncover the truth behind the Trap’s creation, and to do that, he must find his missing father. Mebus’ fast pacing and quirky humor assist a sprawling plot that just keeps rushing forward. Grades 5-8. --Krista Hutley

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1 edition (May 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525421483
• ISBN-13: 978-0525421481
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, April 12, 2010

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Heather B. (757, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gods of Manhattan II: Spirits in the Park (Hardcover)

I couldn't wait to get my hands on thiss book, especially after reading the first one. This book did not let me down. I read it entirely too fast! I've been dying for the third to come out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Gods of Manhattan II: Spirits in the Park, February 24, 2010

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Rina L. Beder-Cohen (Larchmont, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gods of Manhattan 2: Spirits in the Park: Spirits in the Park (Kindle Edition)

this book is very well written and Scott Mebus keeps you reading to the end