Night On The Mountain Of Fear (Black Belt Club) (Paperback)

by Dawn Barnes (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6–Young Max Greene is a member of a karate club for highly talented students. In this adventure, the BBC gang battles a large werewolflike monster of hate. Through working together, Max and his teammates find their true powers. While ambitious, this title fails to deliver. The mix of text, illustration, and comic panels proves too busy on many of the pages, and the story is pedestrian and schmaltzy. Changs illustrations are well done, though they are lost in this idiosyncratic format.–Jennifer Feigelman, Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, NY
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Product Description
Max, Antonio, Maia, and Jamie are back in this high-drama action novel starring the Black Belt Club! Filled with comic-book-like illustrations, this fast-paced adventure follows our heroes into a scary desert world controlled by the evil Hate Master, Heyoka. Together, these four karate students must overcome terrifying tarantulas, vampire bats, and the Hate Master, who feeds off their fear. Only when they discover the true meaning of friendship will the Black Belt Club, and the world, be safe once more.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: The Blue Sky Press; 1 edition (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439639395
• ISBN-13: 978-0439639392
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid Friendly Reading Material, April 4, 2006

By	D. Chilnick - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a special educator, I really appreciate this particular book series. The books are a unique blend of chapter book and graphic novel with an illustration on every page. This format makes it a motivating read for reluctant readers. Book 2, Night on the Mountain of Fear is a fun adventure where four karate kids must use team work and face fears in order to save the world. The story touches in on some valuable Native American concepts of balance between the four elements and "walking in beauty," or being a good person. Dawn Barnes, the author, writes in a way that explains universal ideas in "kid language." Many children's books seem to be written by adults looking for awards. Her books are written for children in a way they can understand and enjoy. I recommend this book series to parents and teachers who want stories that revolve around respect, team work, and personal growth. This book makes kids want to read!! Personally, I cannot wait to see it on the big screen!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book series., February 7, 2009

By	S. Plemmons - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is wonderful book series for the martial artist in your family. My 8 year old loves these stories.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Black Belt Club Wins Again, June 12, 2006

By	nutmeg "nutmeg" (california) - See all my reviews

As a mother of a six year old boy who has been attending Dawn Barnes Karate for over two years and as a teacher of child education I was asked to read this new chapter book.Night on the Mountain of Fear was a very entertaining story. I tried to read it from a childs point of view not as an adult.
The story is written in a way that I could imagine myself there in the journey with the Black Belt Club. The imaginative descriptions and the wonderful pictures on every page helped make it seem more real.
I felt that this story hit on two of the most valuable concepts for children to know and understand in the world today. One was to feel good enough about yourself and to believe that if you try your best and never give up you will succeed in life. The other concept was that love and friendship is more powerful than hate. The story is a good way to have a little adventure and to remind us of things that are important. The Black Belt Club has to keep their balance of mind, body and spirit.
I am presently reading the story to my son and he is really enjoying it.In the middle of the chapters he likes to practice the kata moves that are in the back of the book. He now wants to be in the Black Belt Club and go on a journey.