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The Lighthouse Keepers: The Lighthouse Trilogy Book Three [Hardcover]

Adrian McKinty (Author)
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The Lighthouse Trilogy October 1, 2008

The stunning conclusion to an epic trilogy, which Children’s Literature calls “a thought-provoking sci-fi adventure with universal appeal”

 

In this final and most ambitious book in a wonderfully inventive sci-fi trilogy, veteran interplanetary travelers Jamie and Ramsay must protect their alien friend Wishaway, now living with them on Earth, from the scrutiny of sinister forces on their own planet. In the meantime, Wishaway’s beloved home planet of Altair seems to be hurtling toward doom. Just when circumstances on both worlds are at their most dire, members of the ancient race who built the mysterious lighthouses return to offer Jamie a terrible choice: He can save Earth or Altair, but not both. The fate of two planets is in the hands of the teenage Lord Ui Neill. Which home will he save? His or Wishaway’s?

 

The worlds that Adrian McKinty’s characters inhabit are vividly real. This third book will be the sleeper hit of the fall season.

 

Praise for The Lighthouse Trilogy

“McKinty, previously known for adult crime novels, brings an attuned ear for dialogue and a taut pacing
to his first YA outing . . .”  —Publishers Weekly

 

“This thought-provoking sci-fi adventure offers universal appeal, excitement, and a one-of-a-kind hero whose courage and compassion will inspire any reader.”  —Children’s Literature

 

“Few readers will be able to resist . . .”  —VOYA



F&P level: Y
F&P genre: SF

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Fans of the Lighthouse Trilogy will want to know how it all ends, but this installment takes more than 200 pages to get to the heart of the action, when Jamie, Ramsey and Wishaway teleport back to Altair and are, once again, just in time to save the city of Alden from siege. Before they leave, they encounter a comatose alien who escapes the hospital and a CIA plot to kill Jamie (a secret psychics team has foreseen that he will cause Earth to destruct). Snarky dialogue gems sparkle in an otherwise bloated fantasy. Grades 5-8. --Cindy Dobrez

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Praise for Adrian McKinty's Lighthouse Trilogy:
''McKinty, previously known for adult crime novels, brings an attuned ear for dialogue and a taut pacing to his first YA outing, the launch title in the Lighthouse Trilogy.'' -- Publishers Weekly
''Few readers will be able to resist. . . teens will enjoy this first book [The Lighthouse Land] in a planned trilogy.'' --VOYA --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Amulet Books; 1 edition (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810970708
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810970700
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars WHY DOESN'T ANYONE READ THESE BOOKS? THEY'RE REALLY GOOD!, September 21, 2008
This review is from: The Lighthouse Keepers: The Lighthouse Trilogy Book Three (Hardcover)
This is the third book in the trilogy as it says above. My advice would be to start with the first one- not this one. Don't misunderstand me though- what I'm saying is buy all three books now, and start with the first one.

These are excellent books for young adults, and much better written than the Harry Potter books. They struck me as being similar to Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy in terms of quality across the board. The writing is tight. The character development is smart and consistent throughout: something you often see ignored in YA literature. Also, the plots aren't chock-a-block full of empty scenes that are there to take up space until it's almost the end of a 7th school year.

Also, as a side note, Mr. McKinty writes fantastic crime fiction. All of which I enjoyed, particularly "Dead I Well May Be". These are NOT children's books or YA books. They are very much adult books. If you're like my wife and I though, you'll appreciate this author's ability to switch genre with ease.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I was supprised to find that nobody in town carries these books any more!, September 14, 2009
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This series is great, it was fun to read and well written. Good for anyone who enjoys reading scifi.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My 13yr old son is enthralled w/ this series, January 6, 2009
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Both of my sons (12 and 13) are enjoying these series. Well written and engaging!
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