RAYDENCRAFFT [Hardcover]

M. Alan Yates (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 18, 2007

Preston Brandymire's world has been tossed on its head. Expelled from middle school, he and his sister Paige have been branded as freaks. At their new school, they learn that everybody has freakish abilities just like them, but that they alone hold the key to the school's dark past. Seeking this key, a murderous temptress pursues them along with a legion of dark mutants. What common thread do they share? What secrets does She hide? Can they stop her before She destroys the one thing keeping her evil in check?

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Raydencrafft is a middle-grade fantasy/adventure novel set in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest, USA. As the story unfolds, Paige and Preston Brandymire, the main characters, are thrust into the world of Raydencrafft, a centuries old conservatory hidden within the mountains of the Cascades. Learning that they have dormant mental abilities, Paige and Preston are branded as freaks as they find themselves in a fight for their very lives. From the start, Raydencrafft is a roller coaster ride to the finish.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: M. Alan Yates; 1st edition (July 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615150551
• ISBN-13: 978-0615150550
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,257,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative & Inviting, January 11, 2008

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This review is from: Raydencrafft (Paperback)

Young Preston and Paige Brandymire constantly wonder why they never seem to fit in. Frequently seen as outcasts and misfits, they struggle through the tumultuous world of middle school with veritable targets on their backs. Picked on by classmates and shunned by their peers, the brother and sister duo never stop to think that their lack of acceptance may actually be due to supernatural factors beyond their control...

The children soon, though, become increasingly aware of their true natures, learning to hone their inherent special powers at their new school, The Raydencrafft Conservatory For The Mentally Gifted. More comfortable around their new, more kindred compatriots, Preston and Paige begin to discover that their real identities have less to do with their earthly lives and more with the spiritual lineage that has fostered them.

What they don't know, though, is that a deadly secret threatens their very lives, the origins of which predate them by hundreds of years. With a murderous, evil legion of dark mutants targeting them for ultimate destruction, the Brandymire siblings are soon put to the ultimate test of will, stamina, and faith - with the fate of the entire world hanging in the balance.

Book lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy Raydencrafft. Yates's imagination stands out, both for its creativity and the way that it enlivens the overall story. This often amusing tale features compelling characters and a gripping storyline that entertains from beginning to end. A perfect introduction to the fantasy fiction realm for curious young adult readers.

Having always dreamed of creating a world of his own as a place to escape the harsh realities of life, Yates has done just that with this unique, inviting tome, and his fans will surely be grateful.