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This exciting and adventurous start to a middle-grade trilogy follows a queer boy and his family as they try to halt the chaotic effects of a mysterious ring, drawing upon Jewish mythology to navigate magic, mayhem and the search for pride in one's identity.
The little beachside town of San Pancras is not known for anything exciting, but when Zach Darlington buys a mysterious ring at the local flea market, his quiet little hometown is turned topsy-turvy by monsters straight from Jewish folklore and a nefarious secret society focused on upholding an apocalyptic prophecy.
Zach discovers that the ring grants him strange powers, and he's intrigued; maybe he can use the ring's strengths to halt the slew of anti-Semitic and homophobic bullying he's experiencing at school. But soon the ring brings unexpected visitors—Ashmedai, King of Demons, in the guise of a preteen boy named Ash, and the local chapter of the Knights of the Apocalypse, a secret society intent on completing a creepy prophecy that will bring three monsters to Earth to start the events of the end of times.
Now responsible for the ring and its consequences, will Zach and his friends, with the help of Ash, be able to stop the Apocalypse and save the world?
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Release date
February 21, 2023 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780369722614
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780369722614
- File size: 949 KB
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Languages
- English
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August 18, 2023
Grades 4-7 Though gaudy, the Star of David-emblazoned ring Zach and his little sister find at the flea market is perfect for their mom's birthday present, given that she's obsessed with their Jewish heritage. But when Zach suddenly starts to be able to understand animals while holding it, he's left in no doubt of its being much more than a powerful fashion accessory. Indeed, it's how he (accidentally) comes to summon Ashmedai, the King of demons. At first, Ash--assuming the form of an arrogant, winged, middle-school boy--seems like an ideal means of getting back at Zach's school bully, but his presence becomes infinitely more important when a man steals the ring and sets apocalyptic events in motion. In his first middle-grade outing, Polydoros imaginatively pulls Jewish mythology and a secret society into an action-packed adventure that also touches on bullying, queer identity (Zach is realizing he's gay), and strong friendships. Zach is prone to sarcasm, giving him a funny and unfiltered voice that kids are sure to enjoy. Hand this trilogy-starter to mythology fiends who love fast-paced fiction.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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