Legend of the Mantamaji: Book 3
By Michael Berry,
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Multiethnic superhero saga reaches explosive conclusion.
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What's the Story?
It's the final showdown for Elijah Alexander, the last Mantamaji, as he faces off against Sirach, the villain who plans to open the Gates of Time and alter Earth's history. Luckily, Elijah has some powerful allies, including his police detective girlfriend, Sydney Sanchez, and Chonpin, leader of a band of warrior women. With his life on the line and the fate of the world in his hands, Elijah must overcome his need for vengeance and find the wisdom he's forgotten.
Is It Any Good?
LEGEND OF THE MANTAMAJI: BOOK 3 brings the multiethnic superhero saga to an explosive, if protracted, conclusion, as various factions face off in an apocalyptic, time-spanning battle. Unfortunately, it's sometimes difficult to follow exactly what's going on or why anybody has the upper hand at any particular moment. The characters also tend to deliver speeches more often than realistic dialogue.
Nevertheless, fans of the two earlier books will find the ending they've been hoping for, and readers looking for a diverse set of superheroes will find them here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. Why do you think they're so popular in movies, games, and books and on television?
How accurately are minority characters portrayed in comic books and graphic novels? Why have there been so few multiethnic superhero teams?
If you could travel to the past, would you dare to attempt to alter the future?
Book Details
- Author: Eric Dean Seaton
- Illustrator: Brandon Palas
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Superheroes, Adventures
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: And...Action! Entertainment
- Publication date: February 11, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 9 - 18
- Number of pages: 188
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: July 12, 2017
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