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| Pillage | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10080
Category: Book
Author: Obert Skye
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Studio: Shadow Mountain
Manufacturer: Shadow Mountain
Label: Shadow Mountain
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 1590389220
EAN: 9781590389225
ASIN: 1590389220
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description
When fifteen-year-old Beck Phillips travels by train to the secluded village of Kingsplot to live with his wealthy but estranged uncle, Beck discovers some dark family secrets. A buried basement, a forbidden wall, an old book of family history with odd references to... dragons? Beck's life is about to be changed forever in this suspenseful tale about the destructive nature of greed and the courage to make things right. Pillage is filled wtih Mr. Skye's signature humor as well as some very intense moments. including a surprising ending, that will keep readers young and old engrossed and entertained.
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You should read this book October 25, 2008
This is a fabulous story about a teen named Beck. Beck discovers he has a very special gift unique to his family he basically knows nothing about. That is until his mother dies and he's sent to live with his Uncle Aeron. He's moved to a place called Kingsplot which is almost like another planet. Upon arriving he's told to stay away from the backyard and there is no basement, but there is and it's buried! And what is the deal with the ivy and lettuce. Along the way Beck will make 2 friends, his only friends, Milo and Kate. But are they what they seem?
I too was hooked like other readers from the beginning. I found Beck quite funny and very likable. His sarcasm and wit make it hard to not like him. There were no boring parts of this book. The mystery in the book kept you going wanting more and when all is finally revealed its well worth the read. There are many surprises and twists to this plot. A definite page turner.
This is my first book by this author and I am very impressed. I recommend this book to everyone as its ideal for teens and adults.
Just... wow September 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Leven Thumps" has been one of my favorite series for awhile now. I hadn't even heard of "Pillage" before I saw it sitting on the shelves and picked it up immediately. It took me a bit to get into the book, but the plot twists and mystery quickly had me hooked. Beck is a great teen character, trying to understand exactly what's going on after moving in with his uncle. I can't recommend this highly enough to fans of children's books and fantasy.
 The Story Siren Reviews: September 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When fifteen-year-old Beck Phillips travels by train to the secluded village of Kingsplot to live with his wealthy but estranged uncle, Beck discovers some dark family secrets. A buried basement, a forbidden wall, an old book of family history with odd references to... dragons? Beck's life is about to be changed forever in this suspenseful tale about the destructive nature of greed and the courage to make things right.
This was a wonderfully written and captivating fantasy novel! This was my first experience with Obert Skye, and from this experience I plan on reading his future novels. The plot of the story is very fascinating and there are many surprises contained within! There were a few I figured out but the one that got me was staring me right in the face throughout the entire novel and I still didn't get it, until "that" moment! I love books that do that! I also enjoyed the excerpts from The Grim Knot, which is the book that Beck finds on the history of his family. There is an excerpt before each chapter detailing a history of the family. Beck is a funny, sarcastic and likable male protagonist. I recommend this book to fantasy fans young and old! The novel also couldn't have been given a better title!
24 & I Loved it! August 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved this book. Easy read, but Skye really gets you connected with the characters and the story. I loved the humor and sarcasm the main character has and found myself laughing a lot at his thoughts! I like Leven Thumps too, but this is my favorite from Skye so far. Definitely would recommend this to any reader!
Fanfreakingtastic fun July 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The opening to this novel is as creative and fun as anything I've read in an awfully long time. This is his funniest work, in my opinion, the wit really pops.
The mark of a great story is a flawed protagonist that despite wanting to strangle them from time to time, you love and root for them anyway. Lead character Beck fits that mold perfectly. If you as a reader can't relate to Beck, you're probably a wax figure.
Two thumbs up. (and a toe) A fun summer read if ever there was one.
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