By Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson
During this action-packed third installment in the Starcatchers sequence, Peter and Molly locate themselves within the harmful land of Rundoon, governed via an evil king who enjoys observing his puppy snake devour those that displease him. yet that’s only the start of difficulties dealing with our heroes, who once more locate themselves pitted opposed to the evil shadow-creature Lord Ombra in a fight to save lots of themselves, let alone the planet. It’s a wild wasteland experience, with rockets, carpets, and camels all flying throughout the air, zooming towards an unforgettable climax.
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Finally Molly broke the silence. “I wondered if we could talk,” she said. ” said George. ” “I meant talk, uh, quietly,” said Molly, glancing toward a servant dusting the mantel in the next room. ” said George, feeling idiotic, which made him turn even redder than usual. “Of course. Father’s study is empty. ” He rolled his eyes. ” They went into the study, and George closed the door. ” he said. “Yes,” said Molly. ” “The Starcatchers,” said George. A few months ago, Molly would never have discussed the Starcatchers with George, or even acknowledged their existence.
CHAPTER 2 THE SCOUTING PARTY THREE DUGOUT CANOES, EACH PADDLED by four hardmuscled men, slid through the rolling indigo sea, which was empty from horizon to horizon. The afternoon sun blazed in a radiant blue sky that was equally empty, save for a low white cloud to the east. The paddlers wore only loincloths. Their skin, sun-baked to a deep bronze, glistened with sweat. Each man’s back was almost entirely covered with what appeared to be a large tattoo —a random pattern of dark swirling lines.
What’s more troubling is how quickly the Others got to the starstuff in Scotland. ” said Molly. “It was twelve years ago,” said Leonard. “In fact, just a few days before you were born. That was the last notice for Mr. ” asked Molly. “None,” said Leonard. “Whoever they are, they’ve always kept their identities hidden. And for whatever reason, this time—even with such a dangerous amount of starstuff at stake—they didn’t warn us. ” “And George,” said Molly. “Yes, of course, George, too,” said Leonard.