Bøger af Kam Karem

Ranger Nader & The Unsolvable Riddle is Book 2 of The Guardian Chronicles, a contemporary scify-fantasy-green mixed genre series with secret schools, spaceships, epic battles, & evil demi-gods. Ranger, a Lebanese-American teenager, inherits a magic ax and the family feud with the demi-god Gilgamesh of epic fame. The stories take place in a secret school located inside a mountain in Lebanon where teenagers are trained to be part of the Phoenician Spaceship Merchant Marine. In the first book, Ranger Nader & The Sunstruck Phantom, Ranger has to stop Gilgamesh from destroying the cedar forest. In Ranger Nader & The Unsolvable Riddle, Ranger loses his crew and his ship to a bad decision. He compounds his troubles when he "borrows" the legendary six-bull ship and flies it solo to solve a mystery, a riddle, and a crime.The book received SIX five-star reviews from Reader's Favorite. Here are exerts from these reviews: 5* Review by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite: Author Kam Karem masterfully blends elements of fantasy, adventure, and mythology, creating a rich and imaginative world filled with demigods, magic, and ancient conflicts... What makes this book especially compelling is its connection to real-world issues, particularly climate change and the preservation of ancient forests. Karem's inspiration from his family's legacy as Keepers of the Cedars of Lebanon adds a personal level of depth to the narrative that is truly unique... I would certainly recommend it for YA sci-fi and fantasy fans everywhere. 5* Review by Tanja Jurkovic for Readers' Favorite: Kam Karem delightfully describes the main characters and their quirky, but loving relationships with a touch of humor and lots of fun moments which will leave the reader simply wanting more! I enjoyed Karem's skillful implementation of the Gilgamesh myth in the story, which served as a catalyst for all the dangers that Ranger and his team had to face...It is truly a delightful read for every generation. 5* Review by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite: >5* Review by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite: Lovers of young adult fantasy and science fiction novels with a touch of action will love Kam Karem's Ranger Nader and The Unsolvable Riddle... Fans of Harry Potter will be hooked from cover to cover with this page-turner. 5* Review by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite: ... I was hooked from the first page to the last. The plot line flows seamlessly, leaving no room for confusion. Karem also utilized suspense to great effect, leaving one yearning for more... I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. 5* Review by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite: ... One of the best parts of Karem's world is the blend of adventure and quirkiness that creates a fantastical atmosphere that has only grown since book one... Beneath the plot are prominent themes of leadership, friendship, and trust which can be seen in the various dynamics in Ranger's life. The menagerie of misfits continues to grow and they are just as endearing as they were in book one, having evolved individually since... (The Book) is a fun YA treat that blends charm, riddles, friendship, and science fiction to create a unique adventure that readers will enjoy.

Ranger's life as a typical 9th grader is upended when he discovers his extraordinary destiny: he is the newly appointed Guardian of the Forest and a demigod in training. This revelation comes with the inheritance of a magical axe, a relic steeped in history and power. The very same axe was once wielded by the legendary demigod Gilgamesh-yes, the hero from the ancient epic-who used it to devastate Lebanon's sacred Cedar Forest, inadvertently triggering a catastrophic Great Flood. As Ranger grapples with his newfound identity, he, along with his sister Milly and cousins Art and Kara, are thrust into an unexpected adventure. They find themselves in a clandestine spaceship school, learning to navigate the cosmos as part of the Phoenician Merchant Marine. But their training is cut short when Gilgamesh resurfaces. The malevolent king, bent on finishing his destructive legacy, seeks to reclaim the axe and complete his diabolical mission: to fell every tree and flood the world anew. Ranger, with the support of Milly, Art, Kara, and the formidable power of the axe, must confront this looming threat. In a race against time and destiny, Ranger's journey is more than a fight to save the world-it's a quest to protect the legacy of the forests and the balance of nature itself. Can Ranger and his allies thwart the king's sinister plans, or will the world be submerged under a new Great Flood? The fate of the earth hangs in the balance in this epic tale of power, legacy, and courage. Ranger Nader & The Sunstruck Phantom has been honored with many awards, including a Gold Medal in the Global Book Awards and won its category at the International Book Awards. "If Harry Potter were a Lebanese-American teen in the future, descended from Ancient Phoenicians, the plot for "Ranger Nader" would be the perfect blend of these stories." BookLifePrize. "Five Stars! A superbly plotted magical adventure, stylishly and flamboyantly written." The Wishing Shelf. Don't read another book where the kids got to school to become wizards; read one where they battle evil while training to crew a Guardian Ship, fight demi-gods, ALSO have magical powers, AND is based on local history and mythology.