James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation
by
Colm McElwain
Publisher: Self Published
Publication date: 1st November 2018
Series: James Clyde Book #2
Pages: 352
Format Read: Paperback
Source: Copy courtesy of the author
Picking up shortly after
the events of the first adventure, James Clyde returns with his best
friends Ben and Mary Forester to his grandfather’s house in search of a
map that will lead them to the Tomb of Salvation – an ancient shrine,
where the three diamonds of Orchestra must be returned with the promise
of immortality.
James and his company of adventurers journey through treacherous lands fraught with danger and meet many obstacles along the way – dangerous assassins on board a train, the dastardly Gilbert, also known as the ‘man in black’, and even an unlikely encounter with a fabled lake monster.
If they reach the Tomb of Salvation, James knows they will then face their greatest threat, for the tomb is said to be home to a terrifying demon – an entity that has shown no mercy to anyone who has ever entered its lair.
James and his company of adventurers journey through treacherous lands fraught with danger and meet many obstacles along the way – dangerous assassins on board a train, the dastardly Gilbert, also known as the ‘man in black’, and even an unlikely encounter with a fabled lake monster.
If they reach the Tomb of Salvation, James knows they will then face their greatest threat, for the tomb is said to be home to a terrifying demon – an entity that has shown no mercy to anyone who has ever entered its lair.
James Clyde and the Tomb of
Salvation is the second book in the James Clyde series and follows
straight on from book one, James Clyde
and the Diamonds of Orchestra. You really need to read the first book in
the series to get the most from this story.
James
and his group of friends must reach the Tomb of Salvation before the evil Queen
Abigail. The first to drink from the cup of salvation will receive ultimate
power and everlasting life.
In
the first book we learn that James has the power to fly and Mary has the power
to heal but we are left in the dark as to Ben’s power. In this book we find out
Ben’s talent bestowed on him by the diamond. The story is told in both James
and Abigail’s POV.
The
writing is uncomplicated and the short chapters are perfectly suited to
children aged 7 – 11 years. There is lots of light-hearted banter and enough
danger and adventure to keep readers turning the pages.
The
kids, in the story, act like kids; they laugh a lot, make silly jokes, get
scared at times but always venture on. They treat the whole thing like a big
adventure, relishing time away from the adults. The adults, unsuccessfully, try
to rein the kids in and tell them what to do but generally know that they are
capable.
McElwain
includes themes of working together, problem solving and decision making
culminating in the ultimate question; is power more important than friendship?
The
second novel in the James Clyde series will lead you on an action-packed
adventure full of mystery, suspense, danger, hope – and, yes, salvation.
I
highly recommend this series to Middle Grade readers.
My Rating 4.5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/7V_x8JLJRT0
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I enjoy middle grade reads and this sounds like a fun series.
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It is a fun series. I also enjoy Middle Grade. It's always good to keep up with what the children are reading.
DeleteLooks like this book tests their friendship by the means of rising in power. This one will make a great fantasy read. Plot is on the lines of Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good read Aparna. I really must read Harry Potter, so many books are compared to it.
DeleteI am not a fan of middle grade. I will however, pass it on to my 12 year old.
ReplyDeleteI quite enjoy Middle Grade. A light, easy escape for me sometimes.
DeleteSounds like a really nice book, great review :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Eline. It had a good focus and was quite fun.
DeleteI'll pass this info on to the school librarian
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interest DJ.
DeleteI am going to tell my eldest grandson about this series. Great spotlight.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope he enjoys it.
DeleteIt sounds like a good read. I enjoy middle grade too.
ReplyDeleteThey are always an easy read and a great escape.
DeleteOh fun, I love middle grade so I'll have to look into this one. Great review!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melanie. It looks like a few of us are closet Middle Grade readers.
DeleteI've never heard of this book, but it's great to hear of a good Middle Grade book. Too often they're pandering or have unreliable narrators
ReplyDeleteThis one is Fantasy with danger mixed in with quite a few laughs.
DeleteHave read only few MG books. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Great review!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Karina.
DeleteWe reviewed the first book on the blog, didn't realise the second was out. Great review
ReplyDeleteI will have to duck over and read your review. I read the first book long before I started blogging.
DeleteNice review. Sounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo. One your boys might enjoy.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun series for tweens! I'll keep it in mind when buying presents.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Nikki. Books always make a great gift.
DeleteOhh great review I absolutely love reading Middle Grade books as well and this one looks and sounds absolutely amazingly fantastic. I'm really glad you fully enjoyed this book, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting this book on my radar.
ReplyDeleteThank you Katiria. I think there are a few Middle Grade readers among us. :)
DeleteIt's nice when a self-published book turns out so well! Glad you liked this one.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when a self-published book is so well edited.
DeleteSounds like a great Middle Grade book. I really enjoy when kids actually sound/act like kids in these books, not like an extension of the adult who writes the book. Great review :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Megan. The kids are quiet funny in this book and young readers will definitely relate.
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