Free Kindle Old Magic ebooks Download
Jarrod Thornton is mesmerizing, but Kate Warren doesn't know why. The moment the new guy walks into the room, Kate senses something strange and intense about him. Something supernatural. Her instincts are proven correct a few minutes later when, bullied by his classmates, Jarrod unknowingly conjures up a freak thunderstorm inside their classroom. Jarrod doesn't believe in the paranormal. When Kate tries to convince him that he has extraordinary powers that need to be harnessed, he only puts up with her "hocus pocus" notions because he finds her captivating. However, the dangerous, uncontrolled strengthening of his gift finally convinces Jarrod that he must take Kate's theories seriously. Together, they embark on a remarkable journey -- one which will unravel the mystery that has haunted Jarrod's family for generations and pit the teens against immense forces in a battle to undo the past and reshape the future.
Lexile Measure: 810L (What's this?)
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Simon Pulse; 1 edition (December 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416989919
ISBN-13: 978-1416989912
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,117,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #250 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Medieval #261 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > Medieval #912 in Books > Teens > Romance > Historical
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 and up
Alright, let's call this book what it is--Juvenile. And not just because it's supposed to be young adult fiction, but because at times I can believe a young adult actually wrote it. I read this book for the first time when I was 13 (that was 10 years ago). It was a random book that I chose out of the Barnes and Noble "Teen Romance" section, and recently found it again. For sentimental reasons, I read again and had I not previously read and loved it at the tender age 13, I do not think I could have compelled myself to keep reading further.Everything, but EVERYTHING, was boring, cliche, and predictable. This story is mediocre, at best, with a mildly unoriginal 'plot' and grating characters. The heroine, Kate, as soon as her temper goes off, is flicking through her Rolodex of petty spells, which she always "just barely" manages to hold herself from executing. The Hero, Jarrod, is frustratingly in denial, which, at least, is the way he is supposed to be written.Every character, every single character, is painstakingly one dimensional. Kate is the de-facto orphan gitl heroine whose father is unknown and mother abandoned her as a baby, and Jarrod is the vagabond kid whose family keeps moving around from city to city never staying anywhere long enough to develop roots--which anguishes them both considerably. That is the absolute most we get in the way of character development. Curley hints at backstory that she never really takes the time to unfold or piece together at any point for the readers. You've got obligatory group of popular mean kids who remain popular and mean to the very end, you've got the kindly old grandmother, and the mega boss bad guy who seems to be evil for evil's sake.
Magic Cards: Magic the Gathering - 33 Killer Tips from a Magic Master! (Magic Cards, Magic the Gathering, Magic Decks, Magic the Gathering Tips, Magic Card Tips, How to Play Magic, Magic) Magic Tricks from the Tree House: A Fun Companion to Magic Tree House #50: Hurry Up, Houdini! (Magic Tree House (R)) MAGIC TRICKS: How to do easy illusions and magic card tricks for kids (magic, tricks) The Old-House Doctor: The Essential Guide to Repairing, Restoring, and Rejuvenating Your Old Home The Old Farmer's Almanac 2011 Gardening Calendar (Old Farmer's Almanac (Calendars)) The Old Farmer's Almanac 2012 Gardening Calendar (Old Farmer's Almanac (Calendars)) The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Vol. 2: Expansions of the Old Testament and Legends, Wisdom and Philosophical Literature, Prayers, Psalms, and Odes, Fragments of Lost Judeo-Hellenistic works Old Dog Care Guide: Signs, Symptoms, Care & Cures For 17 Common Old Dog Diseases Lancelot-Grail: 2. The Story of Merlin: The Old French Arthurian Vulgate and Post-Vulgate in Translation (Lancelot-Grail: The Old French Arthurian Vulgate and Post-Vulgate in Translation) Sämtliche Werke (Über 300 Titel in einem Buch - Vollständige Ausgaben): Winnetou + Der Schatz im Silbersee + Durch die Wüste + Der Schut + Old Surehand ... Old Firehand und viel mehr (German Edition) Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament, 2nd Edition Egypt and the Old Testament: Notes on the Historical Reliability of the Old Testament Old Magic Self-Working Handkerchief Magic: 61 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Magic Books) Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children (Dover Magic Books) How to Play Magic the Gathering: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Magic the Gathering The Secret of Mental Magic Tricks: How to Amaze Your Friends with These Mental Magic Tricks Today! Amazing Magic Mazes: Haunted Castle Mazes: A Spooky Adventure (Magic Color Books) Kids' Magic Secrets: Simple Magic Tricks & Why They Work 101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks (Dover Magic Books)
