Overview
The funny, fast-paced second book in The Lightning Catcher series! Science, weather, and the fantastical combine for a school adventure story, part Storm Chasers and part Percy Jackson, about twelve-year-old Angus and his dangerous gift of predicting catastrophic weather. Angus has a lot on his plate. He's attending the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, learning how to battle all sorts of extreme weather. He's a Storm Prophet--one of the rare people with the ability to predict catastrophic weather. His parents--world renowned Lightning Catchers themselves--have been kidnapped. And now Perilous has been slammed by a ferocious winter storm, artifacts from the Great Fire of 1666 have been stolen, and the evil Scabious Dankheart has released deadly spores called Ice Diamonds to plague the population. Angus and his friends must find the legendary Lightning Heart--a bloodred, heart-shaped stone of great power--in order to put everything right. Action-packed, lighthearted, and perfect for reluctant readers! With a villain on the loose, his parents captive, and his school under siege, Angus must embrace his unique powers to save the day. Magical School: Welcome to the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, where learning to battle extreme weather is just another school day. Weather Magic: Angus is a Storm Prophet, one of the rare few who can predict catastrophic storms--a gift the evil Scabious Dankheart wants to control. Kidnapped Parents: With his world-renowned Lightning Catcher parents held captive, Angus is the only one who can uncover the secrets of the past to rescue them. Friendship Adventure: Angus isn't alone! Alongside his best friends, he must solve the mystery of the stolen artifacts and find the legendary Lightning Heart before it's too late.
Full Product Details
Author: Anne Cameron ,
Victoria Jamieson
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Collins
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 4.10cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.499kg
ISBN: 9780062112798
ISBN 10: 0062112791
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 27 May 2014
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Storms of newts, killer fogs, and wacky weather attacks of all sorts are the norm. --School Library Journal Genial goofiness. --Publishers Weekly Praise for THE LIGHTNING CATCHER: Mixing serious science with full-on fantasy....With a motley collection of instructors, dangerous lightning dragons, a cinematic setting, and all manner of malevolent treachery, this fantastical adventure will find a wide audience. --Booklist
Praise for THE LIGHTNING CATCHER: Mixing serious science with full-on fantasy....With a motley collection of instructors, dangerous lightning dragons, a cinematic setting, and all manner of malevolent treachery, this fantastical adventure will find a wide audience. --Booklist Genial goofiness. --Publishers Weekly Storms of newts, killer fogs, and wacky weather attacks of all sorts are the norm. --School Library Journal Praise for THE LIGHTNING CATCHER: Mixing serious science with full-on fantasy. With a motley collection of instructors, dangerous lightning dragons, a cinematic setting, and all manner of malevolent treachery, this fantastical adventure will find a wide audience. --Booklist Genial goofiness. --Publishers Weekly Storms of newts, killer fogs, and wacky weather attacks of all sorts are the norm. --School Library Journal
Storms of newts, killer fogs, and wacky weather attacks of all sorts are the norm. --School Library Journal
Praise for THE LIGHTNING CATCHER: Mixing serious science with full-on fantasy....With a motley collection of instructors, dangerous lightning dragons, a cinematic setting, and all manner of malevolent treachery, this fantastical adventure will find a wide audience. -- Booklist Genial goofiness. -- Publishers Weekly Storms of newts, killer fogs, and wacky weather attacks of all sorts are the norm. -- School Library Journal
Author Information
Anne Cameron got the original idea for the Lightning Catcher series after reading an article about fulgurites, which are formed when lightning strikes sand with such ferocity that it melts the particles together and forms amazing, rootlike glass tubes. What would happen, she wondered, if lightning bolts could be caught deliberately, by expert lightning catchers? Anne Cameron lives in England.
