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The Guardians of the Hidden Scepter Hardcover – March 8, 2011

by Frank Cole (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Amber never dreamed her archaeology class would turn into a top secret mission that would take her across the globe, but when her teacher goes missing, Amber realizes it's up to her to protect the Hidden Scepter or risk unleashing an ancient power too terrifying to imagine. This guaranteed page-turner from the bestselling author of the Hashbrown Winters series is perfect for the adventurer in your family.
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  1. Reading age
    11 years and up
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Guardians
  3. Print length
    288 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    6 - 4
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Cedar Fort, Inc.
  8. Publication date
    March 8, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    9781599554488
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1599554488
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1599554488
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cedar Fort, Inc. (March 8, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781599554488
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599554488
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 6 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Frank Cole

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Frank L. Cole was born into a family of southern storytellers and wrote his first book at age eight. Sadly, he misplaced the manuscript and has since forgotten what he wrote. Highly superstitious and gullible to a fault, Frank will believe in any creepy story you tell him, especially ones involving ghosts and Big Foot. Currently, along with his wife and three children, he resides in the shadow of a majestic western mountain range, which is most likely haunted. You can learn more about Frank’s writing at frankcolewrites.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars smart
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2014
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Smart, engaging, fascinating, believable, inspiring, captivating, "Michael Vey-esque", well written and composed, deserving of each of the five stars and then some.
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Lisa F- Bookworm Lisa
4.0 out of 5 stars An adventure that boys and girls will love!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2011
This is an adventure book that both girls and boys will love. Amber is a 14 year old girl who loves her extracurricular archaeology class. It is taught by the vibrant Ms. Holcomb, who prefers to be called Dorothy.

Dorothy takes Amber to a museum and tells her that she is leaving for a while and gives her an antique necklace. Then a few weeks later a mysterious letter is sent to Amber, Trendon, Joseph, and Lisa. They begin to unravel the clues in the letters and figure out that Dorothy is in trouble.

Suddenly the kids are being chased by "bad guys" who want the clues in the letters. The kids find themselves on an adventure trying to keep an ancient artifact out of the hands of the men chasing them. One child meets with an accident and one is not who he/she appears to be. The travel from the US to Turkey and then find themselves in the Philippines. There were many intense moments where the kids have to think quickly to save themselves.

The kids must unravel the clues and save the world from the evil that seeks to take it over.

I loved this book. It was fun to read. I know that my kids will love it. It is full of adventure and kids facing adventures that are definitely NOT part of everyday life. I found that the writing style was perfect for the target audience. There was not content that was inappropriate. I feel very comfortable in recommending this book to all age groups and audiences. I hope that there will be more adventures published from this brave group of kids
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2011
This book was fantastic! I did not want to put it down. The book follows Amber, a high school student with an apititude for puzzles and archaeology. After receiving a mysterious letter from their teacher, Amber and 3 fellow students start to worry about her. Their concern soon turns into an adventure that takes the around the world.

I love having a strong, smart female character. I know there are others, but I feel like you can never have too many good role models for young women. Especially ones that show it is good to use your brain at all times. The story was fast paced, but it never felt rushed. I read half the book in one sitting without even realizing how much I had read. If I were a few years younger I probably would have finished it in one sitting. There were twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.

This book had action and adventure in heaps. Someone calls Amber "Indiana Jane," and I think this is an accurate nickname. I was fascinated by the world and stories presented. I highly recommend this book if you like fun, fast reads full of peril and discovery. This book is set up perfectly for sequels, and I would love to have more of Amber and crew. This is a great book!

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ReadingVacation
4.0 out of 5 stars Archeologist kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2011
I have always pictured archeologists as guys wearing khaki shorts running around the desert with picks and shovels. It never even occurred to me that a fourteen-year-old girl could be an archeologist. This book is a real eye-opener to the archeological world and the adventures it holds.

Amber's archeology teacher, Dorothy, is very brave and a little kooky too. She takes Amber with her when she breaks into a museum to see the displays and artifacts. Later, when Dorothy is kidnapped, Amber and her friends go on an adventure to save her. The kids end up finding and protecting the Hidden Scepter that Dorothy was searching for. There is A LOT of action!

Something I really like is that Frank L. Cole writes on a middle grade level. He could have gone and gotten all technical and written way over my head, but he didn't. Instead, he includes explanations of things like Hebrew words and archeological terms. I was never overwhelmed.

Amber is an amazing problem solver. I would like to see her do a Sudoku puzzle. She was solving ancient puzzles left and right. Some of these were puzzles that have stumped great minds for many years. That is a little unbelievable, but I like to pretend it was possible.

Amber's team of friends has to steer clear of an evil organization while still saving their teacher. They explore ancient ruins, race through cities, and even set off explosions. I enjoyed all the action and how the kids worked together. I think this is a great read for a middle grade boy.

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COVER COMMENTS

The cover is just okay for me. I like that Amber's special blue necklace is there, but I don't really get the fire.
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B. Sharp
4.0 out of 5 stars If you are an Indiana Jones fan, this one's for you!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2011
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Wow! Well written! Edge of your seat adventure! If you are an Indiana Jones fan, this one's for you! Highly recommend this one for young adult readers!

This is a story of teamwork, faith, friendship, betrayal, trust, mystery, struggle, and belief.

I enjoyed every page! The characters are great; thoughtfully created and charming in their own ways. The storyline is fantastic! This would be a great read-a-loud for middle school. This is one of those stories that gets a person excited about reading. This is one of those books that you read and then later ask yourself, "Did I read that or was that a movie?" The writing is so descriptive and detailed that you find yourself easily able to "see" the story unfold in your mind's eye as you read.

I love that the theme throughout the book is believe in yourself, but it also has this under-riding vein of not necessarily spiritualism, but again belief or perhaps the desire to do the right thing for the right reason is a better way of putting it. The goal of the story is to save the artifact from the bad guys, but the Trendon and Amber have to decide on their own who the "bad guys" are, who the "good guys" are, and what the "right thing" to do is.

The Guardians of the Hidden Scepter is a fantastic, empowering, young adult adventure.
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