Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx by James Rollins (2011, Hardcover)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061473820
ISBN-139780061473821
eBay Product ID (ePID)78833362

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Book TitleJake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / General, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family / Siblings, General
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJames Rollins
Book SeriesJake Ransom Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight16.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2010-045619
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromFifth Grade
Series Volume Number2
Dewey Decimal813.6
Grade ToUP
SynopsisUsing his father's watch as a key, Jake intends to return to Calypsos. Instead he's thrust into a strange desert land where he's joined by his friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk and his sister, Kady. As they try to figure out what to do next, a surprise attack by the beautiful young Princess Nefertiti takes them all captive. Soon even she is battling the Skull King's minions. For Jake has something the Skull King wants--a prize that will give its owner awesome power, including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. In a new pounding adventure, Jake races against time to outfight and outwit Kalverum Rex, knowing that if the Skull King wins, he'll be unstoppable. Filled with unexpected danger, challenging puzzles, and dazzling action, this is a first-rate, fast-paced thriller--a read only James Rollins could have created!, Using his father's watch as a key, Jake intends to return to Calypsos. Instead he's thrust into a strange desert land where he's joined by his friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk and his sister, Kady. As they try to figure out what to do next, a surprise attack by the beautiful young Princess Nefertiti takes them all captive. Soon even she is battling the Skull King's minions. For Jake has something the Skull King wants a prize that will give its owner awesome power, including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. In a new pounding adventure, Jake races against time to outfight and outwit Kalverum Rex, knowing that if the Skull King wins, he'll be unstoppable. Filled with unexpected danger, challenging puzzles, and dazzling action, this is a first-rate, fast-paced thriller a read only James Rollins could have created "
LC Classification NumberPZ7.R6498Jah 2011

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  • works

    It needs to be disclosed this is for a younger reading group. I love James Rollins work but not crazy as an adult to read his written for the young teens. Not my favorite.

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    Great value for a great product.

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