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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 5–8—At the conclusion of A World Without Heroes (S & S, 2011), Jason Walker, 13, was sent back to present-day Colorado—and normal life—against his wishes. Now, he returns to Lyrian to find his friends, including fellow "Beyonder" Rachel and Galloran, the "Blind King." As the nucleus of a grassroots revolt against the malevolent and powerful wizard Maldor, Jason, and his allies embark on a quest to hear an oracle's prophecy: Can evil be bested? Quality world-building lies at the heart of any good fantasy story, and in this aspect ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Jason returns to Lyrian (<i>A World Without Heroes</i>) to find that Rachel is becoming adept in magic. Also, the heroes rebelling against evi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on April 1, 2012
The sequel to Beyonders: A World Without Heroes features the excitement, intelligence, and humor of its predecessor, while the characters’ relationships and the plot grow more complex. Jason’s difficulty early in the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
