Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadows

Description

After a harrowing summer camp, Arlo Finch is back in Pine Mountain, Colorado, preparing to face a new school, new threats, and two new Rangers in Blue Patrol. Arlo is about to undertake his most dangerous journey yet-all the way to China to try to bring his father home. But when the mysterious Eldritch reveal their true agenda, Arlo must make an impossible choice: save his friends and family, or save the Long Woods. Both worlds will never be the same.

John August is a screenwriter whose credits include Big Fish, Charlie's Angels, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie. He also created Writer Emergency Pack, an educational storytelling tool distributed to more than 2,000 classrooms worldwide. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, John and his family now live in Los Angeles. johnaugust.com

Praise for the Arlo Finch series: "Intriguing dynamic." --Booklist "An exciting fantasy novel grounded in reality with a strong emphasis on friendships and great characters." --School Library Journal "Compelling." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "John August is a master storyteller." --Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children "A fast, fun, and fearless tale. Arlo's adventures feel both completely real and entirely magical. I loved it!" --Ally Condie, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Matched and Summerlost "A masterful mix of mystery and adventure." --Geoff Rodkey, New York Times-bestselling author of the Tapper Twins series