Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx

Informationen zum Autor James Rollins is the author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” ( New York Times ) and one of the “hottest summer reads” ( People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada. Klappentext Surrounded on all sides by sand and dunes and hunted by prehistoric beasts, Jake must decide what he and his friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk, and his sister, Kady, should do next. Then the young Princess Nefertiti launches an attack! After a bloody skirmish, Jake convinces Nefertiti to join their fight against the evil Skull King, Kalverum Rex. For Jake has something the Skull King wants, a prize that will give its owner awesome power?including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. And if the Skull King takes over the Howling Sphinx, then all is lost. Filled with unexpected danger, challenging puzzles, and nonstop action, this sequel to Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow is a first-rate, fast-paced thrill ride! Zusammenfassung Surrounded on all sides by sand and dunes and hunted by prehistoric beasts! Jake must decide what he and his friends Marika! Pindor! and Bach'uuk! and his sister! Kady! should do next. Then the young Princess Nefertiti launches an attack! After a bloody skirmish! Jake convinces Nefertiti to join their fight against the evil Skull King! Kalverum Rex. For Jake has something the Skull King wants! a prize that will give its owner awesome power—including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. And if the Skull King takes over the Howling Sphinx! then all is lost. Filled with unexpected danger! challenging puzzles! and nonstop action! this sequel to Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow is a first-rate! fast-paced thrill ride! ...

Product details

• Authors: James Rollins
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2012
• EAN: 9780061473845
• ISBN: 978-0-06-147384-5
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 193 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Jake Ransom; Jake Ransom
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: Legends, Myths, Fables / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Travel, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Ancient Civilizations, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / Time Travel, JUVENILE FICTION: Thrillers & Suspense, JUVENILE FICTION: Hispanic & Latino