For Conner Dell, dealing with the aftermath of spending time locked in the Shadowbox fills his days with guilt. With the appearance of his new powers, he fears he is becoming a Darkhand. To make matters worse, the Stalker is following him but when he tries to tell others, he discovers he is the only one who can see him.
When Conner develops feelings for his twin sister's best friend, Melanie, it makes matters worse. His sister, Lexa struggles with her own feelings as Melanie and Conner spend less time with her and more time with each other. Their small group must develop their skills through Magi training and overcome teenage angst to conquer the dangers that lie before them.
Second in the Middle School Magic Series, Penumbras moves smoother than the first book. Author Braden Bell has a knack for getting into the characters heads which adds depth and makes them likable. Teen romance and complex feelings will appeal to the older middle grade reader. A solid, realistic fantasy.
Rating: Recommended ****
Publishing Information:
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (July 9, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-1462112203
Pages. 320
Ages 8-14
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**I received an electronic review copy of this book at no charge to facilitate my review. No monetary compensation or product of value was received.
1 comments:
Thank you, Trudy!