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The Shaktra (Sequel to Alosha) [Mass Market Paperback]

Christopher Pike (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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August 29, 2006

Ali Warner is thirteen years old.
She's already saved one world.
Now she must try to save another.

Ali recently discovered that she is not an ordinary teenager but actually Queen of the Fairies. Reclaiming some of her magical abilities, she has taken possession of a mystical talisman whose powers she has barely begun to understand. She has saved the Earth from an invasion by elves and other creatures from the elemental world that lies parallel to our own.
Now Ali searches for her missing mother in the elemental world, accompanied by a troll, a leprechaun, and Ra, a mysterious African teen whom she met on the icy slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Ali feels a strange connection to the young man, but does not understand why. They grew up separated by half a world.
Attacked by nightmarish creatures, a wounded Ali and her friends are rescued by Drash, a young dragon with an inferiority complex. From Drash, Ali learns that the elemental world is on the verge of destruction at the hands of a sinister being known only as the Shaktra.
Meanwhile, on Earth, Ali's friends Steve and Cindy investigate the beautiful and bewitching Sheri Smith, who is somehow connected to the Shaktra. Too late, Steve and Cindy discover that she is not human at all . . . .
In a secret ice cavern hidden on a massive island that floats through the elemental heavens, Ali discovers the true relationship between humanity and the elementals--and the hideous nature of the enemy she must face.
Ali Warner's quest will not be complete until either she or the Shaktra is dead.


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Praise for Alosha

"With many plot twists and plenty of excitement, this novel will appeal to action-oriented fantasy readers."--VOYA

"A fast-paced combination of intrigue and fantasy. The writing is smooth and flows easily, and the author captures well the friends' dialogue and thought. Readers are sure to be captivated by the descriptive details and entertaining plot complete with dwarves, elves, fairies, and trolls."--School Library Journal

"Will undoubtedly entertain. Ali is a multilayered character, believably working through her flaws and false assumptions to develop into the fairy queen. The backstory is compelling, the action is fast-paced, the danger is real. Sure to be a blockbuster."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for the novels of Christopher Pike

"Highly recommended. Really charismatic protagonists. I couldn't put this one down."--Rocky Mountain News on The Listeners

"Winning."--Booklist on Bury Me Deep

"Instantly engaging."--Publishers Weekly on Chain Letter


About the Author

Christopher Pike is a multi-million copy bestselling author whose books have appeared multiple times on the USA Today bestseller list. He is the author of Alosha, The Last Vampire, Remember Me, The Visitor, The Immortal, Chain Letter, and many other novels for young adults. Christopher Pike lives in southern California.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  • Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Teen; 1st edition (August 29, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0765349612
  • ISBN-13: 978-0765349613
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,191,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Christopher Pike is the author of over forty teen thrillers, including series REMEMBER ME, FINAL FRIENDS and CHAIN LETTER.

 

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying, August 20, 2005
Being a long time fan of the author, and not being hugely impressed with Alosha, I went into The Shaktra with mixed feelings but within the first chapter any hesitation or worry, was gone. This novel hooks the reader from the first couple pages and had me emmersed in the story for the next few days. To call this trilogy fantasy is belittling. The Shaktra merges familiar Pike themes murder, mystery, the supernatural, religion and brings in the new elements of fantasy which is something that creates a world unlike any this reader has experienced before. The ending, though quick, leaves you wanting more and I have no doubt that this novel will big a big seller. I would, however, not recommend it to young children as this particular novel, comparred to Alosha, is more violent and complex.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent sequel, November 28, 2005
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Matt Pesci (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This book is a great follow up to Alosha. Luckily, i waited until this was released before i read my copy of Alosha, so it was still fresh in my memory. My advice to anyone who read Alosha and wants to read this book is, DO NOT read the description of this book on the insided cover. I did not read it until after i read the book, and i am really glad that i did not because it practically gives away the whole plot of this book two of the trilogy. This book has quite a few plot twists and its an exciting book. It is very fun to watch Ali evolve, and keeps you wondering just how powerful she really is and will become.
Any long time reader of Pike's may enjoy this good simply because it is so different from his earlier novels, while this isn't necessarily a good thing, its nice to see him trying new things. I have read all of this adults novels, and have been reading Pike's books since 1994, and I am 22 years old now. But im digressing. The book is an excellent read, and I would definitely recommend that you read Alosha first. Also I am a guy, so don't be fooled if someone tells you this is a book for young girls. I enjoyed Alosha, and greatly enjoyed The Shaktra... Keep an eye out for The Yanti in the future.... and when the hell is "The Seedling" gonna come out? Well thanks for reading, and i hope this review was helpful. 4 out of 5 stars.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel, November 12, 2006
The Shaktra was a great sequel to Alosha. The first book took awhile to warm up to, but one Pike gets started, he's on fire. The book was hard to put down! Had to keep reading until I reached the end! Great twists and turns and interesting dual story lines. Was glad I had The Yanti to keep the reading going! Would definitely recommend to any Christopher Pike Fan. He develops his own mythology that only he can pull off.
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