The Land of Elyon Boxed Set [Box set] [Paperback]

Patrick Carman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: The Land of Elyon

An exclusive paperback boxed set of Patrick Carman's best-selling fantasy trilogy.

Twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the town of Bridewell, and she's set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond its walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly are the townspeople afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, she discovers a strange enchantment-and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear. Weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, this extraordinary trilogy takes readers on an unforgettable adventure!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of the Land of Elyon series, as well as the Elliot’s Park series, the Skeleton Creek series, and the Atherton series. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439898889
• ISBN-13: 978-0439898881
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been a lifelong writer and storyteller. Salem, Oregon is where I spent my formative years and I graduated from Willamette University. After college, I spent a decade living in Portland, Oregon where I worked in advertising, game design, and technology.

I've written young adult and children's books for Scholastic, Little Brown Books For Young Readers and Katherine Tegen Books/ HarperCollins Publishers.

I've been fortunate enough to have had some bestselling series work: The Land of Elyon, Atherton, Elliot's Park, 39 Clues, and Skeleton Creek. Here's a fun note...the books have been translated into approximately two dozen languages. Currently I'm developing a few new-media projects. Check out DARK EDEN to experience this type of cross-platform project.

When I'm not writing or creating a story, I spend my free time supporting literacy campaigns and community organizations, fly fishing, playing basketball and tennis, doing crosswords, watching movies, dabbling in video games, reading (lots), and (more than anything else) spending time with my wife and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars by Steven Maus, author of Branchwater, October 30, 2008

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Steven A. Maus - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Land of Elyon Boxed Set (Paperback)

Patrick Carman has crafted a wonderfully charming account of a girl with a spirit that can't be contained within the walls of Bridewell. Young Alexa Daley embodies that wish which consumes children and adults alike - the wish to leave behind the dreary confines of everyday life and discover something wonderous and alive, brimming with adventure and excitement. That is exactly what Carman gives his readers; the chance to escape into the pages, and to flee the restraints of this world, and to travel with Alexa to solve the mysteries of the world.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the realm of CS Lewis, January 4, 2008

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Karrilee Aggett "Reader & Writer" (PNW USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Land of Elyon Boxed Set (Paperback)

Wow... we have been big fans of Patrick Carman from the beginning of this trilogy and have enjoyed every book to follow! While my daughter, when we began this series, was definitely old enough to read on her own - we had just finished reading the Narnia series together and wanted to continue our family reading time with a similar style of writing! These books did not disappoint! In the age of Harry Potter popularity - this series features a 12 year old heroine that was a great character to relate to and look up to for our daughter. The other characters in the book are lovable and humorous and the books offer many twists and turns and suspence - even some tear jerker moments and laugh out loud scenes as well! I highly recommend this series for any family... your kids will love them, but don't miss out on them yourself! They will soon be 'classics' in their own right!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for children or adults, April 25, 2008

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L. Barrett (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Land of Elyon Boxed Set (Paperback)

Great series that my son & I read together. I was as anxious as he to read the next chapter and next book. We have purchased more of this author as a result.