Tenth City (Land Of Elyon Book) (Hardcover)

by Patrick Carman (Author)
Key Phrases: forest council, black swarm, great pit, Tenth City, Warwick Beacon, Sly Field (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6–In this final volume in the series, the nasty overlord, Grindall, and his band of ogres have kidnapped Alexa's miniature friend, Yipes. Now Alexa is traveling over the seas with her motley crew of animal, giant, and human companions to save him. She makes some daring escapes, placates some wild creatures, and must defeat Grindall and his supernatural master, the fallen Abaddon. At the end, she and her companion get a glimpse of the heavenly Tenth City wherein lies the good creator, Elyon. The book draws more heavily on Christian imagery and religion than the previous titles and has some distinct similarities to C. S. Lewis's Narnia tales, especially at the end. Unlike the first two books, this one does not stand alone. Purchase where the series has proven popular.–Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library
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Product Description

The Land of Elyon has begun to fail, poisoned by the evil that creeps across the Dark Hills and into Bridewell.As she moves toward a thrilling conclusion, Alexa must find a way to overcome the Lonely Sea, rescue Yipes from the clutches of Victor Grindall, and unlock the mystery of the Tenth City.But can she find the answers she needs in time to save The Land of Elyon?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Orchard Books; First Edition edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439700957
• ISBN-13: 978-0439700955
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,161 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love amazon!, March 24, 2006

By	Emily Writer - See all my reviews

I love amazon for buying books...The tenth city wasn't suposed to be released until may 1st and I got it in march! I've read it and the book looks shorter than the previous ones but it has greater adventure than the first two books put together! I wish the series didn't have to end but this is a great book to end it with.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Completion..., June 28, 2006

By	Jordan "Jordan" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

Disappointed that this is the final book, I wanted more because I love reading Patrick Carman's books! He is such an amazing fantasy writer and writes his books with So much detail, you can imagine it perfectly in your head. The plot of this book is genius, concluding the series with a Huge twist. Not the best in the series, this installment has just as much fantasy and adventure as the other two (The Dark Hills Divide and The Valley of the Thorns). Fun and enchanting, I didn't want to put this book down until I finished reading the Whole thing, because it just wraps you up into a different world and it is just So much fun to be in that world of fantasy. A quick read, this is totally a buy from the bookstore instead of getting it at your local library, for you probobly would want to read it again and again and just want to imagine what would happen in Alexa's future. This book is highly recommended along with the whole series! A Great and Fun Trip into Fantasy this Is!

Hope you enjoy!

Jordan
Overall grade* A-

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carman completes the series with a bang, May 31, 2006

By	Kidsreads.com (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

"No evil can resist the power of love forever."
- Wise words from Warvold

Alexa, now a gangly 13-year-old adventurer, gets ready to fight the battle of a lifetime as she and her friends sail across the Lonely Sea upon the ship, Warwick Beacon. While they know that they face many dangers, they have little understanding of what all this ultimately will mean to them. Hoping to rescue her dear little friend Yipes and set free Elyon from the fallen Seraph Abaddon and the evil Victor Grindall with his horrible ogres, they move ahead with both courage and fear. One major difference is that Alexa now carries the very last magical Jocasta stone. It is through the Jocasta stone that she is able to talk with her animal friends. And it is the Jocasta stone that can make all the difference in the outcome of the great battle of good and evil ahead.

Again in the company of Murphy, the highly nervous squirrel, her faithful wolf companion Odessa, the soaring hawk Squire, and the gentle giant Armon, they fight all manner of evil together as they are set upon by black swarms (bats) and stinking, robot-like ogres. There is the horror of a traitor among them and their greatest sacrifice yet as their beloved Warvold is thrown to his death by Grindall and the ogres. In a twisted yet brilliant plot, Alexa manages to fool and rid their world of the terrible forces of Abaddon and Grindall --- leading them to their deaths before they destroy Elyon or the Tenth City.

As the final chapters close on this strange but unforgettable little group, many truths are revealed. Alexa learns that the beauty of the mystical Tenth City will always be there for her. She also learns that Elyon is restored to its beauty once more and that she and her friends will have yet more adventures. But most important to this curious, brave young girl is a personal discovery that will help her determine where her love of adventure comes from.

This third and final book in The Land of Elyon trilogy is perhaps the best yet. Again Patrick Carman manages to pull in many important contemporary issues of environment, lust and power. His characters are diverse with both good and bad qualities. For the necessary flow and understanding, this is the kind of series that would be better read from the beginning.

--- Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts ([e-mail])