Keeper of the Kingdom [Paperback]

H. J. Ralles (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Keeper

In 2540 AD, the Kingdom of Zaul is a terrifying world controlled by Cybergon "Protectors" and ruled by the Keeper. Humans are worker slaves, eliminated without thought. Thank goodness it's just a computer game-or is it. For Matt, Zaul suddenly becomes too real when his computer jams and he is suckd into the game. Now he is trapped. He must use his knowledge of computers and technology to free the people of Zaul and return to his own world.

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About the Author

H. J. Ralles was born in England but spent a portion of her childhood in the United States. She fell in love with the world of books and started to write stories at an early age. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Education, she enjoyed teaching creative writing to her elementary school pupils. With the arrival of her own children Ms. Ralles became a stay-at-home Mom but continued to write in her spare time. In 1997, struggling to find books that appealed to her computer literate children, she rose to the challenge of producing a novel that would captivate them as much as their computer games. Keeper of the Kingdom is her first book. H. J. Ralles lives in the North Dallas area with her husband, two teenage sons and a devoted black Labrador.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: TOP; 1 edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929976038
• ISBN-13: 978-1929976034
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sci-Fi Adventure, January 22, 2003

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WhataSlacker.com "Scifislacker.com" (Scifislacker.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeper of the Kingdom (Paperback)

H.J. Ralles is the author Darok 9 has done it again. Just as any good book or video game should, Keeper of the Kingdom starts out with full force action and does not stop until the very end.

It is 2010 and a young boy, named Matt, gets pulled into the video game he is playing on his laptop computer. Now he is trapped in 2540 in a future were humans are ruled by computers and machines.

Can Matt help the Liberators outwit the robotic Cybergon Protectors just by using the information stored in his laptop computer? Once the humans are free will Matt be able to return to his own time?

Keeper of the Kingdom is a true attention grabber which will keep young people and the young at heart glued to the pages. This is the first in a series of Keeper Books by H.J. Ralles and it is a excellent beginning.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper Kept me Captivated., March 24, 2001

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jusme "gr89mom" (Madison, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeper of the Kingdom (Paperback)

I thought this was an excellent book. Matt, a boy living in 2010, mysteriously finds himself a character in his own computer game. The game is based in Zaul in 2540 where humans are slaves controlled by the Cybergons. Matt's only chance of getting home again is to join them in their fight for freedom. The clever plot twists and turns. Any child with a fascination for computer games will be captivated by it. If you like to check what your children are reading you'll enjoy this book too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome adventure for all!, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Keeper of the Kingdom (Paperback)

I bought KEEPER OF THE KINGDOM with my nephews in mind, but, frankly, I thoroughly enjoyed it myself! The characters were so detailed and the scenes so vivid that it was like watching a sci-fi movie in my mind. I read the book in 1 day because I just couldn't put it down. Would Matt help save the Kingdom of Zaul? Would the Protectors eliminate everyone with their dreaded Xelerays? I had to know!! And if the story wasn't fascinating enough, the ending was an even bigger treat. I think sci-fi fans young & old, and anyone else who enjoys a great adventure will love KEEPER OF THE KINGDOM!! So, get clicking and order one from Amazon.com today!