Dark Hills Divide
What's the Story?
Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she's lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear.
Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she's lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear.
Reviews
"THE DARK HILLS DIVIDE, Patrick Carman's first novel, is a rare and valuable gem. Filled with mysterious clues, secret passageways, hidden maps (&) sneaks and spies... this story will thrill anyone willing to travel through the pages of Elyon." - Kids Reads
"... The Dark Hills Divide is a book geared for a younger audience and, as such, its story may not connect with older readers expecting a darker or more edgy kind of tale." - Dauntless Media
"Overall, I think that this book will appeal to younger fans of fantasy novels. The plot has plenty of twists and turns, and the atmosphere varies from brooding menace to magical possibility." - Jen Robinson
Beyond the Valley of Thorns
Reviews
"Author Patrick Carman narrates an imaginative tale filled with exciting adventures, bizarre creatures, hilarious dialogue, and colorful descriptions. This second book in the trilogy will pull fans back into Carman's world of Elyon with a page-turner of a journey that just won't quit." - Kids Reads
"Although a finely crafted narrative, interesting characters and a few intense situations may keep some readers turning the pages, long sections of backstory and unecessary set-up will likely scare off reluctant readers." - Book Dweeb
"Before you start reading this series make sure you have the next ones in the series close by. If you don’t you might go crazy..." - Book Gateway
The Tenth City
Reviews
"This third ... book ... is perhaps the best yet. Again Patrick Carman manages to pull in many important contemporary issues of environment, lust and power. His characters are diverse with both good and bad qualities. For the necessary flow and understanding, this is the kind of series that would be better read from the beginning." - Kids Reads
Stargazer
Reviews
"... Stargazer represents the best installment of the Land of Elyon series to date." - Dauntless Media
"Truly an amazing storyteller, Patrick Carman’s imagination runs full steam, never threatening to quit or run dry. Each chapter promises new excitement and even more colorful characters. He also writes with a unique style that encourages a positive outlook on life, one that truly shines through his amazing character of Alexa..." - Kids Reads
Into the Mist (Prequel)
Reviews
"For those who have read the first Elyon trilogy, this book will reveal the history of two of the principal characters. For those who are entering Elyon for the first time, this is a delightful introduction to that magical world." - Armchair Interviews
"Author Patrick Carman takes the reader into the distant past of some of the familiar places of Elyon, to a time before Thomas Warvold's walls ... We'll make some new friends, and meet some old ones in their younger days as well, as Carman sets an exciting stage for the next great and dangerous quest for Alexa Daley." - The Trades
"Patrick Carman delivers another thrilling and magical tale from the Land of Elyon... Filled with dream-like destinations, creative characters and audacious adventures, any fiction/fantasy fan will find a friend with this series." - Kids Reads
Official Book Site - Elyon @ Scholastic
Official Author's Site - Patrick Carman
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