Kai-ro by Graham Marks
2499, a strange new city has risen, hot and dusty, dotted with half-built pyramids and ruled over by a dark army. Beneath it all, forgotten statues of ancient gods lie waiting to wreak their power on an unsuspecting world. And one boy will stand up and become a hero, in a classic tale of good versus evil.
A compelling readI enjoyed every minute of it. * Carly Sharp - Student's review for Lancashire Book of the Year Award *
A brilliantly imagined fantasy set in a troubled future world in which Stretch, a boy for whom simple survival is always difficult, must take on the ancient gods as they return with chaos in mind...This epic adventure is a challenging read for good readers at the top of primary school and into secondary. * Scholastic - Best Books for 2008 *
A brilliantly imagined, epic adventure. * John Newman, Newham Bookshop *
Brilliantly imagined, the futuristic city of Kai-ro forms a vivid backdrop to the thrilling story of one boy's fight against the ancient forces of darkness. It is a compelling story by an author at the height of his storytelling powers. Graham Marks says that the book was born out of the lasting presence of the Egyptian Gods and his two trips, one to the Egyptian section in the British Museum and the other to the Great Pyramids in Egypt. His imaginings as a consequence of his 'meetings' with a statue of a dog, of the great pharaohs and Cairo itself gave him a mind full of ideas and beliefs that have ended up in this terrific adventure. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
Graham Marks is a master at devising brilliant plotlines. He's written some superb books for very much older young adults as well as some short thrillers. This fantasy is set in a future year of 2499 but awakens gods and powers from times ancient in our own day. Across from where an ominous new city is being built, the sort of self-glorification that dictatorial regimes impose, lives a rubbish scavenger lad, Stretch Wilson. His only companion is his dog, as his father had been taken into slavery. Deep inside a veritable mountain of waste he finds something extraordinary that leads him into the new city with its half-finished pyramids. The forces his discovery unleashes are astonishing and lead to a complete reversal of the known order of things. This is a tremendous read as we follow the boy on his incredible, hair-raising journey out of the dust and despair of poverty and with the hope of the joy of being reunited with his father energising his efforts. * Boys into Books *
A brilliantly imagined fantasy set in a troubled future world in which Stretch, a boy for whom simple survival is always difficult, must take on the ancient gods as they return with chaos in mind...This epic adventure is a challenging read for good readers at the top of primary school and into secondary. * Scholastic - Best Books for 2008 *
A brilliantly imagined, epic adventure. * John Newman, Newham Bookshop *
Brilliantly imagined, the futuristic city of Kai-ro forms a vivid backdrop to the thrilling story of one boy's fight against the ancient forces of darkness. It is a compelling story by an author at the height of his storytelling powers. Graham Marks says that the book was born out of the lasting presence of the Egyptian Gods and his two trips, one to the Egyptian section in the British Museum and the other to the Great Pyramids in Egypt. His imaginings as a consequence of his 'meetings' with a statue of a dog, of the great pharaohs and Cairo itself gave him a mind full of ideas and beliefs that have ended up in this terrific adventure. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
Graham Marks is a master at devising brilliant plotlines. He's written some superb books for very much older young adults as well as some short thrillers. This fantasy is set in a future year of 2499 but awakens gods and powers from times ancient in our own day. Across from where an ominous new city is being built, the sort of self-glorification that dictatorial regimes impose, lives a rubbish scavenger lad, Stretch Wilson. His only companion is his dog, as his father had been taken into slavery. Deep inside a veritable mountain of waste he finds something extraordinary that leads him into the new city with its half-finished pyramids. The forces his discovery unleashes are astonishing and lead to a complete reversal of the known order of things. This is a tremendous read as we follow the boy on his incredible, hair-raising journey out of the dust and despair of poverty and with the hope of the joy of being reunited with his father energising his efforts. * Boys into Books *
Graham Marks had his first collection of poetry published while he was at art school, studying graphic design. After a successful career as an art director he decided it was time for a change and now works as a journalist and author. He has written everything from comic strips and film tie-ins to advertising copy and novels, and he has most recently been highly acclaimed for his Young Adult books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746078884 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746078889 |
| Title | Kai-ro |
| Author | Graham Marks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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