Book Spotlight: The Devil’s Sword
The Children’s Book Review
The Devil’s Sword
Written By Douglas E. Richards
Ages: 9+ | 210 Pages
Publisher: Paragon Press | ISBN-13: 978-0982618431
What to expect: Thriller
A fencing tournament turns deadly! Can three young fencers thwart a plan to bring America to its knees?
Kevin, Rachel,and Ben are young fencers eager to compete in an upcoming tournament at Nellis Air Force Base. But when they arrive,they become unwilling pawns in a twisted plan to steal the ultimate weapon. A plan that somehow revolves around the tournament. Now, battling for their very survival, they must find a way to stop the two brilliant arms dealers behind it all. But the arms dealers hold all the cards. And far more is at stake than just their lives . . .
Given sword fighting’s irresistible appeal to kids, America’s Olympic success, and blockbuster films with extensive sword fighting (Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc) fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. The Devil’s Sword is a gripping thriller set against the highly unique and fascinating backdrop of this ancient sport.
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About the Author
Douglas is the author of a critically acclaimed middle-grade science fiction series listed as “recommended literature” by the California Department of Education (The Prometheus Project), and has written extensively for National Geographic KIDS and American Fencing magazines. His son is an avid fencer, and he has been to tournaments on military bases, which is what gave him the idea for this novel. Visit: http://www.douglaserichards.com/
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No need to enter me as I already have a copy of this great book. Doug’s books are great for middle grade readers!
AWESOME BOOK from a GREAT AUTHOR.
My grandson would love this book.
I think my child will find this book interesting
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I would like to win for my daughter.
I think that this would be a great book to make available for the children at school, especially as our school has many military children whose parents are stationed at the nearby Army base.
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Sounds like a great book. I would love to read it and put it in my middle school’s library!
I agree with the age level 9-adult because the summary alone made me want to read it,although I’d have to wait till my daughters finish reading it first.We are big time book lovers so we would love to win this book….I’ll try to get my daughter to blog about it,too. 🙂
I’m sure Douglas Richards would be thrilled to have your daughter blog about it!
Sounds like a good read for our high school, since we have some lower-level readers who need material that LOOKS like it is for higher level.
Oh, a young thriller — I bet it’s good!!
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Would love a copy of this for my son and daughter!
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This sounds like a book my oldest son would like to read.
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The four winners are …
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Natalia: Please enter me to win this book, thanks!
Renee Alam: I agree with the age level 9-adult because the summary alone made me want to read it,although I’d have to wait till my daughters finish reading it first.We are big time book lovers so we would love to win this book….I’ll try to get my daughter to blog about it,too.
Debbie F: Count me in! My son would love this book! thanks!
Thanks to Doug E. Richards for sponsoring the giveaway. And, thank you to all of you who entered!