The Search for the Stone of Excalibur (The Chronicles of the Stone, Book 2)
Author: Fiona Ingram
Publication Date: October 6, 2014
Publisher: The Educational Publisher / Biblio Publishing
Pages: 376
Recommended Ages: 10+
A modern day adventure as our protagonists search for Excalibur and the treasures it holds! Continuing the adventure that began in Egypt a few months prior in The Secret of the Sacred Scarab, cousins Adam and Justin Sinclair are hot on the trail of the second Stone of Power, one of seven ancient stones lost centuries ago. This stone might be embedded in the hilt of a newly discovered sword that archaeologists believe belonged to King Arthur: Excalibur.
However, their long-standing enemy, Dr. Khalid, is following them as they travel to Scotland to investigate an old castle. Little do they know there is another deadly force, the Eaters of Poison, who have their own mission to complete. Time is running out as the confluence of the planets draws closer.
Can Justin and Adam find the second Stone of Power and survive? And why did Aunt Isabel send a girl with them? Join Justin and Adam as they search not only for the second Stone of Power, but also for the Scroll of the Ancients, a mysterious document that holds important clues to the Seven Stones of Power.
As their adventure unfolds, they learn many things and face dangers that make even their perils in Egypt look tame. And how annoying for them that their tag-along companion, Kim, seems to have such good ideas when they are stumped.
My Review
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab
The first book in the series, The Secret of the Sacred Scarab has enjoyed the following book contest wins and nominations:
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Researching King Arthur
About Author Fiona Ingram
Fiona Ingram (B.A., Hons. (Natal), M.A., (Wits)) was born and educated in South Africa, and has worked as a full-time journalist and editor. Her interest in ancient history, mystery, and legends, and her enjoyment of travel has resulted in The Secret of the Sacred Scarab, the first in her exciting children’s adventure series—Chronicles of the Stone. The second book is entitled The Search for the Stone of Excalibur, a treat for young King Arthur fans. She is busy with Book 3 entitled The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper.
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It’s great that you enjoyed this book and rate it so highly. I love the historical aspect of this book and it’s great that it’s so fast paced too.
That is certainly fascinating that the story of King Arthur is hard to pin down with any kind of accuracy. If course if you think about it history is retold by many different people in many different ways–I sometimes wonder how the times we live in now will be documented many many years from now–just how accurate will it be? I will sometimes read a book geared to this younger age group and this does seem to be one that I might enjoy.
This sounds like a great review. I think young adult books don’t get enough respect by older readers. Some of them are spectacular reads. I’ll be giving this one a shot.
I’m going to have to look into that series now. It’s good to know that you can enjoy the second book without reading the first though!
I had not heard of this author before! This sounds like a great read I will have to keep an eye out.
My nephew is starting to love to read these kinds of books. He will be ecstatic when I recommend this series! Thanks for sharing!
I like the genre Young Adult even though I’m an adult! Is that weird? I have to look into this. Thanks for this.
My husband and I have a certain love and respect for anything Excalibur. It started on our first date when we found out we were both huge fans of the 1981 movie, Excalibur, when most of our friends had never heard of it, so yeah…I’m willing to read or watch anything about Excalibur and Aurthur and give it a chance 🙂
Sounds like a great book and who wouldn’t want $25 in cash. I know I would! I’ll have to see if my son would be interested in reading this.
I never knew these tidbits about King Arthur! If only I had time to read for pleasure LOL. Great review.
I’ve never really read books in this genre but I think that is about to change. Will have to look into it. 😉
Looks like this is truly an awesome book to read based on how you react to it even when you didn’t read the first one. Seems like I should give it a try too.
I am an avid book reader and this one sounds like one I should take a look at definitely. I am not familiar with the author but thanks for the intro
I am always a fan of young adult books versus anything else. The story of King Arthur and Excalibur has always been one of my favorites growing up as a kid. I am definitely interesting in reading this new take on the story, definitely downloading the sample chapter on my kindle tonight if it’s available.
I used to be a teacher and really loved YA lit – there are some really great series, authors and books! I do love King Arthur stories, too! Thanks for the review – maybe I should re-read some of the books I taught a while back!
This sounds like a fun book. I’m going to recommend it to one of my nephews.
Thanks for the review. Sounds like a great book for readers of all ages. I love these type of historical adventures. Seems like the author did quite a bit of solid research for this series. Might have to check it out in the near future.
This book looks just like what I’d enjoy! I bet my kids would enjoy it too. Thanks for sharing! As a teacher, I’m always looking for great children’s books.
Very nice review, and I hope there are no spoilers in the second book for you when you go to read the first one. I love reading the next book. I read one book by Stephen King that was a bit of a fantasy story no blood & gore at all and it had 7 books I loved it for such a long time to say the least. You did a great job here as far as your opinions. Very good indeed.