Return to the magical world where lost things are found.
After Jake and Marisol’s last adventure in the World Between Blinks, the cousins are safely back where they belong. Until, suddenly, they’re not.
When they return unexpectedly to the World once more, Jake and Marisol find that nothing is as they left it. The Administrator is on an unstoppable mission, ordering his Curators to catalogue absolutely everyone and everything, as if they’re exhibits in a museum.
With rebels like Amelia Earhart and Queen Nefertiti facing the threat of their hourglasses of memories being flipped, Jake and Marisol, along with Marisol’s big brother, Victor, must locate a mysterious item known as the Rocket. This unknown object is their only chance to defeat the Administrator before everything that makes the World wonderful is lost, in a whole new way…
In this thrilling sequel to The World Between Blinks, readers will find another fantastical adventure full of twists and turns from bestselling, award-winning authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin. I absolutely loved the first instalment and the sequel is even better!
Rebellion of the Lost is the perfect middle-grade read. The story is fast-paced, with numerous twists that keep the reader engaged as Jake and Marisol race to beat the sand in the hourglass threatening to be flipped.
This book will appeal to readers 8+, especially fantasy fans. It’s also very accessible for reluctant readers; the pacing and suspense will keep them turning the pages. It’s a lot of fun, with themes of empathy, kindness and love at its core. It also encourages readers to be true to their feelings and values.
Propelled by a page-turning mystery with plenty of action, Rebellion of the Lost also features fun, interesting facts about history and engaging back matter that helps readers separate fact from fiction! It may also inspire young readers to research some of the lost people, places and things encountered by Jake and Marisol. If your child enjoys non-fiction more than fiction, this book could be a good bridge to encourage further fiction reading.
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