ISBN: 978-142313865-5. Hardcover, $18.99.
Book Talk:
Sarah and Aidan Cooper live in modern day Pittsburgh. They both loved the Star Catchers series of books when they were young children. While playing under an antique desk their father has just bought, they discover a hidden clue to a secret located somewhere within London.
As the children seek for the answers to the mysterious clues they find, they discover that they are in the middle of an ancient struggle with an ancient power for posession of a golden box with magical powers.
Unwittingly trapped within the perils they don't understand, and with no one to help them out, Sarah and Aidan use their wits to evade the frightening Ravens that follow them everywhere and escape to the United States.
But, have they truly escaped?
Sarah and Aidan realize the horrible truth - that the mysterious trunk they discovered in London contains Star Stuff. The books about the Star Catchers were real, and they are engaged in a struggle with Lord Ombra for control of the Star Stuff. Laden with only the knowledge in the original books to guide them, they set out on a quest to get rid of the Star Stuff before Lord Umbra can get hold of it and use it for his own nefarious purposes.
Can Sarah and Aidan get rid of the Star Stuff before Lord Ombra gets ahold of them?
Author's Web Site:
Dave Barry:
http://www.davebarry.com/books.html
Ridley Pearson:
http://www.ridleypearson.com/
Reviewer's Note:
This is an enchanting tale, full of plot twists and turns. With the story set in modern day Pittsburgh, the authors have taken the opportunity to bring in new technologies (iPads). I enjoyed the fact that the kids were smart, quick witted and intelligent. I appreciated the fact that the adults are not moronic imbeciles incapable of functioning or understanding what is going on around them. Thank you Mr. Barry and Mr. Pearson for writing a smart story that does not insult the audience!
It's been a while since I read the original series, and I was afraid I wouldn't remember any of the plot and would end up horribly confused by the new story. I needn't have worried. The authors seamlessly wove in plot from the original series into this book, reminding readers of critical plot lines in the old stories in a gentle fashion that was told as part of the new tale. Nice job, gentlemen!
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