Spiros The Ghost Phoenix (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Beast Quest Special Edition) [Library Binding]

Adam Blade (Author), Ezra Tucker (Illustrator)

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Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Beast Quest Special Edition

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The evil wizard Malvel no longer wants to simply defeat Tom. He is determined to crush him. This time, he's kidnapped Tom's Aunt and Uncle-his only family-and disappeared. Tom's only hope is to summon the lost seventh Beast of Avantia, Spiros the Ghost P

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About the Author

Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father's paintings of historic English battles - which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father's office. Adam's father said they were a Blade family heirloom. Sadly, Adam does not have his own Fire-Dragon or Horse-Man. But he really wishes he did! --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 111 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback; Special edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606000240
• ISBN-13: 978-0606000246
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,463,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father's paintings of historic English battles - which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father's office. Adam's father said they were a Blade family heirloom. As a boy, Adam would spend days imagining who could have first owned the sword and shield. Eventually, he created a character - Tom, the bravest boy warrior of them all. The idea for Beast Quest was born. hen Adam grew up and decided that he wanted to be a writer, he was stuck for ideas - until he remembered the old sword and shield, and the imaginary boy he had created when he was young. Adam decided to bring Tom fully to life so that readers could go on the kind of adventures that he always wanted to when he was that age... And still does, even though he's grown up! When he's not writing Beast Quest books, Adam enjoys visiting museums and ancient battle sites. His main hobbies are fencing and football. He also spends a lot of time at home running around after his two exotic pets - a tarantula named Ziggy, and a capuchin monkey named Omar. These little rascals were the inspiration for two of the Beasts that Tom faces on his Quest - Arachnid and Claw. adly, Adam does not have his own Fire-Dragon or Horse-Man. But he really wishes he did!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love it, December 29, 2009

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L. Miller (Green Cove Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beast Quest Special Edition #1: Spiros the Ghost Phoenix (Mass Market Paperback)

My two boys age 10 & 15 are so in love with this series. They were excited that I had ordered the next ones and can't wait for the new ones to be released. IF you have a reluctant reader like I do, this was the way to go.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Series for young kids, September 22, 2009

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This review is from: Beast Quest Special Edition #1: Spiros the Ghost Phoenix (Mass Market Paperback)

Great book series for younger set (2nd and 3rd grade). My child could not put them down and jumped right into the next in the series as soon as he finished one. It helped motivate him to read.