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Title	:	Mirage (Above World #2)
Author	:	Jenn Reese
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 368 pages
Published	:	March 12th 2013 by Candlewick Press
Categories	:	Fantasy. Science Fiction. Dystopia. Childrens. Middle Grade. Mythology. Mermaids. Young Adult. Adventure

Mirage (Above World #2)

Jenn Reese

Hardcover | Pages: 368 pages

Rating: 4.25 | 594 Users | 73 Reviews

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A thrilling sequel from an exciting new voice in middle-grade sci-fi tracks two ocean-born children braving the dangers of the Above World.

The desert is no place for ocean-dwelling Kampii like Aluna and Hoku, especially now that Aluna has secretly started growing her tail. But the maniacal Karl Strand is out to conquer the Above World, and the horselike Equians are next on his list. Aluna, Hoku, and their friends — winged Calli and Equian exile Dash — race to the desert city of Mirage, intent on warning the Equians. When they arrive, Strand’s clone, Scorch, has gotten there first. Now the Equian leader has vowed to take all his people to war as part of Strand’s army. Any herd that refuses to join him by the time of the desert-wide competition known as the Thunder Trials will be destroyed. To have any chance of defeating Scorch and convincing the Equians to switch sides, the four friends must find a way to win the Trials. The challenge seems impossible. But if they fail, the desert — and possibly all of the Above World — will be lost to Karl Strand forever. Here is the action-packed follow-up to Above World, which Kirkus Reviews called "a thrilling sci-fi adventure. Imaginative and riveting."

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Original Title:	Mirage
ISBN:	0763654183 (ISBN13: 9780763654184)
Edition Language:	English URL http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&mode=book&isbn=0763654183&pix=n
Series:	Above World #2

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Appropriate for: age 12+I liked this sequel a lot. The 4 main characters each have their own strengths and weaknesses that are very relate-able and engaging. There is a some hand to hand combat in this book, so I recommend it for tweens and up.

Aluna now knows the dangerous nature of Karl Strand. He and his clones are not only ready to sacrifice the Kampii, but also the others of the world: Aviars, Equian, and even others she has yet to meet. As she and her best friends, Hoku, Calli and Dash, rush to unite those unaware of impending dangers, other life issues rear their heads. Quickly the youths learn about friendship, young love, honor, integrity and the meaning of family.Jenn, my friend, you have outdone yourself. This second in the

This review is from eighth grade, so please forgive the bad writing.In many science fiction/fantasy books, the main characters have to go through a series of trials to reach the ending conclusion. Trial means test or hearing or ordeal. In many forms of fiction, a trial is a boulder a character has to overcome or an event a character has to get through to move on with the story. For instance, the ancient Greeks told myths about Hercules going through trial after trial, gaining more strength

3.5 stars

The Story:Alana, Hoku, Dash, and Calli are on their way into the desert to find the Equians, and hopefully gain their aid in fighting Karl Strand. They are too late, and one of Strand's clones has taken a role of influence among the horse people. The leader of the Equians is asking all horse tribes to join en force with Strand. Any tribe that refuses to join him by the time of the Thunder Trials will be destroyed.Our four young heroes go to live with Dash's former tribe as prisoners. Once there

I felt this was a book I should have loved with wholehearted abandon, and yet that's not how I felt about it, most of the way through. Everything is good, and the slow and sometimes painful growth of family in characters from widely differing backgrounds is excellent. It might have been the writing, which felt a little -- heavy -- at times, especially the use of "the Equian" or whatever, in place of a character's name. (It's such a minor quibble, but is one of those stylistic things that can

Disclaimer: Jenn Reese is a friend and colleague. I read this book pre-publication. It's rare that a novel successfully balances the epic and the intimate, but MIRAGE nails it. As with ABOVE WORLD, the first book in this middle-grade series, MIRAGE treats us to a large-scale adventure, with a primitive, fallen world teeming with imaginative techno-creatures inspired by mythology: mermaids, centaurs, harpies, and more. The pace is fast, the battles are big, and the stakes are large. But MIRAGE