THE TENTH CITY

The fate of The Land of Elyon rests in her hands. Third in the epic fantasy from the New York Times?bestselling author of Beyond the Valley of Thorns. The Land of Elyon has begun to fail, poisoned by the evil that creeps across the Dark Hills and into Bridewell. As she moves toward a thrilling conclusion, Alexa Daley must find a way to overcome the Lonely Sea, rescue Yipes from the clutches of Victor Grindall, and unlock the mystery of the Tenth City. But can she find the answers she needs in time to save The Land of Elyon? Praise for The Land of Elyon series ?Readers will easily identify with intrepid Alex, who tells her own story, and her tale is simple and exciting enough to appeal to both the usual fantasy crowd and children who may not otherwise be genre readers.? ?Booklist ?Entertaining, accessible fantasy . . . Double identities, mysterious codes, and Alexa?s magical gift of speaking with animals all enliven the plot, and the highly cinematic writing style will allow readers to visualize her adventures clearly.? ?School Library Journal ?A trip with Alexa Daley through the Valley of Thorns is well worth the effort.? ?Kirkus Reviews ?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.? ?KidsReads.com