Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

Posted on 19 January 2017 by Brandon Sanderson

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is the first adventure in a fantasy series for young readers by the 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson The fast paced and funny series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo.On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail his only inheritance from his father and mother He soon learns that this is no ordinary bag of sand It is quickly stolen by the cult of evil Librarians who are taking over the world by spreading misinformation and suppressing truth Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has an incredible talent for breaking things. Download Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians author Brandon Sanderson – kino-fada.fr For the record listened to this one on audio.This book is what you d expect from Sanderson Good story Nice rapid plot An interesting well orchestrated cosmology And a cool magic system that s central to the story Two things of special note 1 Unlike most of Sanderson s other work, this book is aimed at a YA audience I still enjoyed it But if...Also known as The Official Author s Notes for The Way of Kings.Stay with me.The first clue is in Chapter 2 I ve been many things in my life Student Spy Sacrifice Potted plant However, at this point, I m something completely different from all of those somethingfrightening than any of them I m a writer He gives structural tips and a hint as to his personality You may have noticed that I began my story with a quick, snappy scene of danger and tension but then quickly moved on t Also known as The Official Author s Notes for The Way of Kings.Stay with me.The first clue is in Chapter 2 I ve been many things in my life Student Spy Sacrifice Potted plant However, at this point, I m something completely different from all of those somethingfrightening than any of them I m a writer He gives structural tips and a hint as to his personality You may have noticed that I began my story with a quick, snappy scene of danger and tension but then quickly moved on to aboring dis...Meet MC his name is Al short for Alcatraz it is not his fault the evil librarians use the most famous names of his dynasty for the most notorious prisons The book starts with poor guy being tied to a bunch of outdated encyclopedias and is about to be sacrificed Indiana Jones and the Tempe of Doom way say what you want about the evil librarians, but they sure got style Chronologically it all started innocently enough Alcatraz was an orphan who was changing foster parents faster than yo Meet MC his name is Al short for Alcatraz it is not his fault the evil librarians use the most famous names of his dynasty for the most notorious prisons The book starts with poor guy being tied to a bunch of outdated encyclopedias and is about to be sacrificed Indiana Jones and the Tempe of Doom way say what you want about the evil lib...4 A buddy read with the young at heart folks at BBB This sucks I had written a review, I had made it funny and adorable, as well as recommended this book not only to the middle graders for whom it was written, but also to all those who enjoy a fantastical adventure written with such wonderful flare and wit, that you have no choice but fall in love with it and wonder why the heck did you wait so long to get to this brilliant series I had written it, but somehow it has gotten lost i 4 A buddy read with the young at heart folks at BBB This sucks I had written a review, I had made it funny and adorable, as well as recommended this book not only to the middle graders for whom it was written, but also to all those who enjoy a fantastical adventure written with such wonderful flare and wit, that you have no choice but fall in love with it and wonder why the heck did you wait so long to get to this brilliant series I had written it, but somehow it has gotten lost in the twilight zone of GR.I am not planning to try and write another marvelous review, since I only write them at the moment when I complete the read, thus infusing them with my e...5 EYE OPENING ST RSHeads up Goodreads librarian agents might try to get this review taken down at any moment They definitely don t want me exposing all their secretly nefarious ways, but at long last, I give to you the truth Fact 1 This book is NOT written by Brandon Sanderson This is NOT fantasy Don t be fooled It is written by Alcatraz Smedry grandson of Oculator Dramatus, Leavenworth Smedry His editor only made him use Sanderson s name to keep away librarian attention This is Alcat 5 EYE OPENING ST RSHeads up Goodreads librarian agents might try to get this review taken down at any moment They definitely don t want me exposing all their secretly nefarious ways, but at long last, I give to you the truth Fact 1 This book is NOT written by Brandon Sanderson This is NOT fantasy Don t be fooled It is written by Alcatraz Smedry grandson of Oculator Dramatus, Leavenworth Smedry His editor only made him use Sanderson s name to keep away librarian attention This is Alcatraz s autobiography, okay Nonfiction Fact 2 Librarians are evil I should have known They always made me feel uncomfortable with all their staring and constant hovering while in libraries Now I know the reason for their insistent vigilance They are making sure this book and others like it stay out of public hands That s pretty much how they rule the world They control all the information and supposed knowledge given to us info that we sadly just accept But I m not being rest...Brandon Sanderson can write an instruction manual for a lawnmower and I ll read itI actually have no reason at all to know how to use a lawnmower since I live in a high rise condominium. I only started reading the Alcatraz series after I ve run out of Sanderson s adult and YA fantasy books to read, and these books quickly became bite sized guilty pleasures on account of how hilarious and ridiculous they areIn the Hushlands those Librarian controlled nations such as the United States, Can Brandon Sanderson can write an instruction manual for a lawnmower and I l...On sale Sept 7 2016 onfor 2.99Buddy Read with Buddies Books and Baubles and the Sandersonitus gang.Did you know that Librarians were evil I ve always suspected but didn t know just how deep the conspiracy went until I read this book.What does a writer do when he needs to get the creative juices going and take a break from one of the many serious tombs he is writing Well if he is Brandon Sanderson he writes something completely and utterly different and a bit silly and...Big fan of Brandon Sanderson It s always interesting to think about the magic system Sanderson uses in whatever work you re reading He always changes things up Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is no exception In this fun read, Alcatraz s talent is his uncanny ability to break things W...Think Harry Potter only with evil Librarians but a lot better. Although it s obviously written for young readers, it was still entertaining for adults The story was fast paced and very humorous The characters are fun and relatable a...5 of 5 stars at the BiblioSanctum ve been a terrible Brandon Sanderson fan Seriously, how else to explain for the many years it took me to finally read his Alcatraz series Mea culpa, it was complete negligence on my part, and I am sorry But in my own defense, these books do fall a little outside my purview After all, very rarely do I dip my toes into the Children s Middle Grade category, and they did seem far removed from the author s other work By 5 of 5 stars at the BiblioSanctum ve been a terrible Brandon Sanderson fan Seriously, how else to explain for the many years it took me to finally read his Alcatraz series Mea culpa, it was complete negligence on my part, and I am sorry But in my own defense, these books do fall a little outside my purview After all, very rarely do I dip my toes into the Children s Middle Grade category, and they did seem far removed from the author s other work By his own admission, this series is very different from his normal style and they tend to be a source of contention among his readers Don t let that stop you if you think this might be something you ll enjoy, though Personally, I jumped into this first book amidst a bevy of reservations, but I e...

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19 January 2017

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