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“As I see it,” said Max, “all that stands between humankind and the end of the world is two talking monkeys, a crazy archaeologist covered in red paint, and a couple of kids with blowguns. Am I right?” Fourteen-year-old Max Murphy, video-gamer extraordinaire, is furious when his archaeologist parents cancel the family vacation to go on a dig in Central America. But things go from bad to worse when Max is summoned to join them, only to discover that his parents have vanished. With the help of Lola, a fast-talking, quick-thinking Maya girl, Max embarks on a quest to find out just what’s going on. Soon Max and Lola are running for their lives in the perilous rainforest, as they unlock ancient secrets, meet mysterious strangers, and begin to understand that, in San Xavier, nothing is ever as it seems. Fate has delivered a challenge of epic proportions to Max Murphy. But can a teen whose biggest talent is for video games rescue his parents from the Maya Underworld and save himself from the villainous Lords of Death?
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"it was a great book. I really enjoyed reading this book since it has a lot of adventure and twists. I would recommend this to teen or pre teen that loves to read because it is very interesting how a modern day kid turns to a hero. there were bunch of comedy and scary things that could really hook you up. It is just a very enjoyable book for teen/preteens. I should know considering I was a preteen when I read this book "
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“Suspense and intrigue, human sacrifice, smuggling, and secret doors and escape routes through pyramids ensure that the novel, the first in a projected trilogy, is likely to win legions of fans, who will gravitate toward the nonstop action that echoes Max’s beloved video games.”
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“[Middleworld] will keep readers interested and looking forward to future entries in the Jaguar Stones trilogy.”
— Booklist
The Jaguar Stones, Book One: Middleworld Listener Reviews
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" It's an easy read for an adventure with one exception--the names. Several younger readers will struggle and give up; it doesn't make a good read aloud. I found the history and mythology and cultural references fascinating, though. And for the first book in a series, I think the ending wrapped up a little too nicely. It should have been messier in my opinion. "
— Joe, 12/31/2013 -
" Follow Max on an adventure to San Xavier - Belize. Learn about the Maya culture and folklore. Focuses in on the 2012 calendar change - saying that the calendar doesn't end just changes to a new era and new ruler, who doesn't sound like a very nice guy. "
— April, 12/29/2013 -
" Good adventure story with lots of Mayan mythology and supernatural elements to give it flavor. Fast-paced, easy reading. "
— Edward, 12/13/2013 -
" This was a fun book and really had a lot of info about the Mayan culture and you didn't even know how much you were learning, it was fun!! I look forward to the next book in the trilogy. "
— Bonnie, 12/5/2013 -
" I thought this book was great! I thought that the main character's snobbish-ness kind of got old, but thank goodness he gets over that. I really liked the Indiana Jones feel, though I don't know how this book is like Harry Potter or Clash of the Titans as the back of the book suggested. It's slightly slow going at first, but it eventually gets better. The ending makes me excited to finish the series. "
— Ji, 11/26/2013 -
" This has the best description of a granola bar I have ever heard. Great subject matter. Not enough kids books about the Maya culture. "
— Lindor16, 11/22/2013 -
" A little slow through the first half of the book until the "baboons" come to Max's aid; but, once they come into the plot, the story picks up and there is much humor to enjoy. As long as the baboons are in the picture, the second book should be a delight to read, too. "
— Lisa, 11/8/2013 -
" This book was one of my favorite books. It is about max a typical boy from boston who after mayan gods take his parents prisoner goes to the land of the mayans to save them. This book was an incredible read even though they have not come out with the second book in ages. "
— Bbbrrr555, 10/19/2013 -
" I liked reading about this subject matter, a refreshing change from teen vampires "
— Courtney, 10/7/2013 -
" FUll of information on both ancient and comtemporary Mayan civilization. The Voeckels weave the historic information into a fascinating story of boys meets girl, boy realizes the world doesn't revolve around him, boy finds out its never too late to change. "
— Anna, 9/6/2013 -
" Good book, but quite a few bad words. "
— Joshua, 7/31/2013 -
" I think 9-11 year olds would like this much better than I did. "
— Roberta, 6/15/2013 -
" I really loved this book. It has an amazing storyline and it appealed to me in many ways "
— Aiden, 11/11/2012 -
" I could not get beyond 60 pages of this book. Too much whining and complaining on the part of the main character, and I really wasn't buying into the Mayan intrigue, although I wanted to. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood. "
— Amanda, 11/15/2011 -
" Amazing book. Can't wait to read the second one. "
— Elijah, 8/1/2011 -
" Awesome story and all the historical info is correct so your actually learning ! "
— Books4m, 7/16/2011 -
" Fun and sometimes disturbing jant through Mayan ruins and history. "
— Jenn, 5/20/2011 -
" really slow in at first but it gets better(my teacher made me read it) "
— Adrianne, 3/12/2011 -
" really slow in at first but it gets better(my teacher made me read it) "
— Adrianne, 1/10/2011 -
" Fun and sometimes disturbing jant through Mayan ruins and history. "
— Jenn, 1/4/2011 -
" Good adventure story with lots of Mayan mythology and supernatural elements to give it flavor. Fast-paced, easy reading. "
— Ed, 1/3/2011 -
" This has the best description of a granola bar I have ever heard. Great subject matter. Not enough kids books about the Maya culture. "
— Lindor16, 8/20/2010 -
" Fun, engaging and I think middle schoolers will relate. It gives great insight about Mayan history. Sure hope I can get them excited to read it. "
— Marsha, 7/26/2010 -
" This book is great introduction to Mayan mythology and a rousing adventure story. "
— Donalyn, 7/23/2010 -
" Awesome story and all the historical info is correct so your actually learning ! "
— Books4m, 7/14/2010
About the Authors
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.
J&P Voelkel cowrite and illustrate the Jaguar Stones books, an adventure series set in the rainforests of the Maya. Jon grew up in South and Central America, while Pamela grew up in a seaside town in England. They met at an advertising agency in London and now live in rural Vermont with their three children.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.