and a fantasy if you understand, it really liberates your imagination. Lewis and Lewis Carroll as childhood inspirations of his, stating that the fantasy genre "really had an impact on me, it made me a reader for life. Origin Īuthor David Baldacci spoke about his inspiration for the series in an interview with WFSB he stated that "I think one reason I did it was cause I loved reading fantasy when I was a kid, I was a big Lord of the Rings fan." He then goes on to list fantasy authors such as C. In 2013, a year before the release of the series, it was announced that Sony Pictures had acquired the rights to Baldacci's The Finisher, the first Vega Jane novel. The series consists of four novels with the final release, The Stars Below, published in 2019. The Finisher (novel) and The Keeper spent a collective 41 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Middle Grade E-books with The Finisher peaking at number one, and The Keeper peaking at number three. The series was first published in the US in 2014 by Scholastic Press. It follows the adventures of a teenage girl as she uncovers secrets about the fictional village of Wormwood and faces the dangers of the 'Quag', a forest filled with beasts. Reading Zone A book that begins with a map shows great promise in my mind.Vega Jane is a series of four young adult fantasy novels written by American author David Baldacci. Combining mystery with danger, combat and magic we're left not knowing who to trust. Reader Review, First News High octane fantasy adventure from the master, David Baldacci. This book is full of suspense, cliffhangers and thrilling moments!. It's fast-paced and you won't be able to put it down. This extraordinary book pulls you in and blows your mind. Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery was previously published as The Finisher and has been edited for younger readers and re-illustrated throughout. And the truth may cost Vega her life.Ĭontinue the adventure series with Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters.
Trapped by secrets and lies, they want freedom and truth.īut she will have to fight for freedom. Her friend Delph and her dog, Harry Two, are the only ones Vega trusts. The map makes her question everything she has ever been told about the place she calls home. Vega Jane is fourteen when she is secretly given a map that reveals a mysterious world and dangerous creatures beyond the walls of Wormwood, a place no one has ever left – or wanted to. Illustrated throughout by Tomislav Tomic. Full of monsters, magic, danger and mystery, Vega Jane and the Secret s of Sorcery ( previously published as The Finisher) is the first title in the thrilling Vega Jane children's fantasy adventure series by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci.
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