The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp - Softcover

Yancey, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1599900440 ISBN 13: 9781599900445

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2006

Synopsis

Alfred Kropp was just trying to survive high school when his guardian uncle gets him roped into a suspicious get-rich-quick scheme that changes his life forever: stealing Excalibur―the legendary sword of King Arthur. But after Alfred unwittingly delivers the sword into the hands of a man with enormously evil intentions, he sets off on an unlikely quest to try to right his wrong and save the world from imminent destruction. This gripping, fast-paced, hilarious novel is both a thrilling adventure story and an engaging account of one boy's coming of age.

About this title

About the Author:

Rick Yancey is the author several books for adults, including The Highly Effective Detective (St. Martins, July 06). He is also a produced playwright and former theater critic. This is his first book for young adults. He lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife and three sons.

From AudioFile:

Fans of last year's hit THE LIGHTNING THIEF will eat this up. It seems that the legendary EXCALIBUR, sword of King Arthur, is still around. Being that the person wielding it is invincible, everybody, including our hero, Alfred Kropp, wants to get his or her hands on it. Paul Michael brings emotional realism to a lonely boy who starts the story lost, confused, and somewhat apathetic and convincingly turns him into a thoughtful, caring young adult. Of course, along the way there are plenty of car chases and gunfights to keep the story moving forward. A fine addition to the quest genre of young adult fiction. D.G. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1599900440
• ISBN 13: 9781599900445
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352