The White City
The White City by John Claude Bemis, published by Random House Children’s Books on August 14, 2012, is a captivating addition to the realm of juvenile fiction. This 386-page book continues the journey introduced in The Nine Pound Hammer, blending elements of action, adventure, and fantasy within a historical context. Set against the backdrop of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, the narrative follows a group of heroes as they confront an ageless evil known as the Gog, who seeks to impose his ruthless vision through a Dark Machine.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of American mythology and lore woven throughout the story, as the characters engage in a battle that pits man against machine, exploring themes of progress and humanity. The book invites young readers to immerse themselves in a world where fantasy meets historical events, making it an engaging read for those interested in adventure narratives. With its focus on action and the fight for the soul of humanity, The White City promises to resonate with fans of similar adventure fantasy tales.
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In The Nine Pound Hammer, John Bemis introduced middle-grade readers to a whole new approach to epic fantasy, founded on characters and themes from American mythology and lore, including the legend of John Henry. Now in the third and final book, the heroes come together at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago for a final confrontation with a businessman and tycoon who is in fact an ageless evil known as the Gog. With his Dark Machine, he intends to bend the world to his ruthless vision of progress and efficiency. It’s man versus machine all over again, fighting for the soul of humanity in front of Ferris’s Wheel. For fans of adventure fantasy like Percy Jackson and Peter and the Starcatchers.
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