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" so far it is awesome to read "
- grrr, 2/11/2014
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" Very entertaining. Science fiction premise but very much fantasy in tone. "
- Arwen, 2/5/2014
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" It was about a boy who never spoke because he felt he had no reason because he lost an arm to cancer. It was sad because he had to leave his love. "
- Brinlie, 1/31/2014
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" This was nominated for the 2008 Beehive Award. I enjoyed it, but felt it wasn't "believable," and I'm an easy sell in that category, usually. "
- Yara, 1/30/2014
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" This is the first book of a wonderful trilogy. It kept my attention the whole way through the series. The story follows a 15 year boy who has lost his arm due to cancer. As a result he cuts himself off from everyone by not speaking. He lives in New York City and soon finds himself in Ireland with his Mom because he inherits a house on an island that has an old light house on it. The Light house holds a wonderful secret that sends him light years away to a different world. Loved this book and it was very appropriate for teens as there is not any swearing or inappropriate material. "
- Dace, 1/20/2014
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" Omg this is the best book ever!!!!!! "
- Leif, 1/20/2014
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" I really enjoyed this middle grade book, the first of a trilogy. McKinty's knowledge of Harlem, Northern Ireland and science fiction stand him in good stead and the young characters in their heroic endeavor to save a planet is warm and convincing. I particularly appreciate the strength of the female character in the mix. I'd definitely recommend this to fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, and Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series. And frankly, when I get around to reading fiction for the younger reader, this is the kind of thing I like myself. In fact, I'm already on to the second! "
- Seana, 1/20/2014
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" I enjoyed this book. I am really glad I took the opportunity to read my way through the teenager section of my library. this is the first in a series and i am already into the 2nd one "
- Jessica, 1/16/2014
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" Don't think I like it enough to continue with the series. "
- Lesliebasney, 1/3/2014
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" A good book, kind of sci-fi. My favorite line from the book was "forget him, he's just another red-shirted extra making a cameo appearance in our lives." "
- Kaylynn, 12/10/2013
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" I really like this book! I like the banter between Jamie and Ramsay, everyone needs a friend like Ramsay. "
- Stacey, 10/22/2013
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" This was so-so. Liked Pendragon better as an "adventure into other worlds" series. "
- Melissa, 10/13/2013
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" Good for boys 11 to 14 who like fantasy & sci-fi with a little bit of history thrown in. This is suppose to be a trilogy but yet to see other books in the series. "
- Teresa, 9/5/2013
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" Solid fantasy. Two boys discover a device that lets them travel between two worlds. "
- Toni, 8/9/2013
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" It was ok, not very original but fair "
- Haley, 5/1/2013
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" I enjoyed this greatly in fifth grade and it remains a favorite. "
- Dominique, 9/22/2012
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" Really liked this book; Aaron tried to steal it from me. Had to hide the sequel so I could read it before him. "
- Christine, 6/17/2012
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" Not my favorite, but I was in a bored place when I started. Might give it a second chance. "
- Allison, 6/2/2012
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" Jamie has a choice. Be a resident of Muck Island off the coast of Ireland with a body minus an arm and voice. Or be a resident of Aldan in the region of Altair with two arms and a voice. "
- Dotty, 4/9/2012
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" This is my first Virginia Woolf book. I enjoyed reading it. I like her style of writing. "
- Sheila, 12/24/2011
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" I picked this book up to try and add another book to our school's library shelf. It is just okay. I liked the Irish background and setting and maybe this book is just setting up the rest of the trilogy, but I never felt like I had to turn the page. "
- Temoca, 11/24/2011
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" It was a kind of fun book. A good junior book. "
- Celeste, 8/31/2011
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" the book was ok and it had its moments "
- Aleeza, 8/15/2011
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" I like the concept of the book but for me it wasn't a page turner after halfway I just didn't have the motivation to keep reading.
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- Roshni, 6/23/2011
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" This book was OK. About 200 pages in I realized only 3 major events had happened, but it kept me engaged and I wanted to know what happened. I'd give it 3.8
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- Michelle, 2/16/2011
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" Very cool- I can't wait to read the second book!!
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- Hanna, 10/28/2010
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" the book was ok and it had its moments
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- Aleeza, 9/28/2010
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" It was a kind of fun book. A good junior book.
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- Celeste, 11/19/2009
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" It was about a boy who never spoke because he felt he had no reason because he lost an arm to cancer. It was sad because he had to leave his love.
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- Brinley, 7/8/2009
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" I enjoyed this book. I am really glad I took the opportunity to read my way through the teenager section of my library. this is the first in a series and i am already into the 2nd one
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- Jessica, 4/13/2009
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