The Tower of Air: Book Three of the Jimmy Fincher Saga [Paperback]

James Dashner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Jimmy Fincher Saga

In this exciting third installment of The Jimmy Fincher Saga:

The Tower of Three Days must be found. Jimmy Fincher has been given two powerful Gifts and with them a responsibility he wouldn’t wish on his worst enemy. Time is running out and Jimmy, along with his family and the odd bunch of stragglers called The Alliance, finds himself in a desperate search for the Third Gift. Their journey will take them from the depths of the ocean to the scorching sands of the desert. And then it will get weird.

The entire world is on the edge of chaos. The Shadow Ka are evolving. The skies are growing dark with the mysterious taint of the Stompers. Something unspeakable is about to happen to Jimmy’s father. A creature made of water will utter a terrible warning. The Black Curtain is ripping once again. And the most terrifying secret of all is about to be revealed at last. The identity of the Stompers. They are no longer coming. They are here.

Key Features:

* Fascinating characters and an intriguing plot draw you into this exciting story.
* Author James Dashner weaves an incredible tale that is sure to capture the attention of young readers everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Brilliant new author James Dashner has created a character worthy of the old fashioned title, "hero." --Gordon Ryan, Bestselling Author

About the Author

James Dashner was born and raised in Georgia. He grew up a southerner, with five brothers and sisters, and loved every minute of it. Although he now currently resides in Utah, he will always be a southerner at heart.

After high school, James attended Brigham Young University, where he went on to receive a Masters Degree in Accounting. He also took a couple of years off and served a mission in Japan. Since graduation, he has received his CPA, worked for a major audit firm, and now currently works as a financial analyst.

James has been married for five years, to Lynette Anderson from West Valley City, Utah. He has two children, Wesley and Bryson. It’s a cliché, but they really are the joy of his life. James also enjoys movies, reading, going to the theater, and, above all else, sports.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (April 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555178014
• ISBN-13: 978-1555178017
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Dashner is the New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner trilogy and The 13th Reality series. Learn more by checking out his website, www.jamesdashner.com.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got my 12 yr old hooked on reading, August 11, 2008

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Happy Wife (Valrico, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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I was looking for an interesting book with no inappropriate material that would engage my not-so-interested child in reading.

This book series got her hooked. She was a poor reader and now she is begging for every book in the series. Very engaging storyline. Highly recommend.

I did not know this author before, but search him out now.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, April 12, 2005

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Gordon Hynes "Gordo" (Boise) - See all my reviews

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In the third book in this series, Dashner adds depth and intrigue to the story line and the caharacters. Jimmy takes on a more mature aspect, yet retains his boyish innocence and sense of wonder at what is happening to him. The characters are delightful and the insight into the mind of this fourteen year old make the character come to life.

My 13 year old daughter loved the story and read it voraciously. We anxiously anticipate the fourth and cloncluding volume to the story and highly recommend it to anyone 10 to adult.

3.0 out of 5 stars third in the series, November 10, 2011

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This review is from: The Tower of Air: Book Three of the Jimmy Fincher Saga (Paperback)

The Tower of Air is the third in this four book series about Jimmy Fincher, a boy who discovers he is special, so special in fact that he may be able to save our world from the approaching Stompers, a nebulous threat heralded by the mischief of the truly frightening Shadow Ka -- humans who've been changed into gargoyle-like malevolents.

One nice thing about these books is that Jimmy is not alone, and while his family and friends are often more of a burden than a help, at least they're there for moral support -- until Jimmy's dad is captured by the Ka and begins to turn! Scary idea for kids, for sure. The dialogue is authentic and there is humor to lighten the constant aura of dread. There is action and fighting, though no gore. In general I like this author and this series, but I thought this entry was the weakest of the series, though we're still looking forward to the fourth and final book to see what happens. Speaking of which, not a lot happens here. The characters are mainly on a ship, so we don't get the feeling of movement and the interest of travel in this chapter of the saga. Also, the characters seem a bit dumber than usual. The whole bunch of them ponder for weeks about a clue they receive to go to the Northless Point until Jimmy's mom finally, brilliantly (?) realizes it's the North Pole. Duh. And finally, a petty complaint I know, but the author seems to want to put an adjective in front of EVERY noun, which deadens the rhythm of the text I think; it's not something I would have ever thought of as complaining about, but after reading three of these books aloud it really jumps out at you. Still, I recommend this series, particularly for boys.