As you might notice my reading is a bit erratic at the moment. I've been more inclined towards paperbacks than reading on my phone, not sure why...
Anyway! Didn't really know what to think going into this novel but I think I'm going to enjoy the series. Read this in one setting (at about 11pm-1am) and really enjoyed the fast paced action. Not what I had expected. ( )

Sam, Eva, and Alex find themselves kidnapped and in a helicopter . They soon find themselves at The Academy where Sam becomes one of the Thirteen. The thirteen must save the world from evil but first the other 12 must be found. Alex and Eva become Sam's team as they fight off bad guys.
All 13 books are published by Scholastic and have been available from some time. A slow starter for middle grade readers, this series picks up speed fast.Readers of Harry Potter will read them all. ( )

ARC ( )

Sam wakes from his nightmare to discover the terrifying reality. It will come true.
Kidnapped from school and finding out his parents aren't who he thinks they are, Sam is suddenly running from danger at every turn. Nothing will ever be the same again.
With his life and identity shattered, Sam's salvation is tied to an ancient prophecy. He is in the final battle to save the world, up against an enemy plotting to destroy us all.
He alone can find the last thirteen. (www.goodreads.com)
I was fairly disappointed with this book but I guess the kids will lap it up. I thought it was a lot like Muchamore's Cherub series and thus also like Horowitz's Alex Rider series...boy finds out his entire life is a lie....mmm...parents aren't really his parents, has to do a mission, blah blah. I probably will not read the others. ( )

Exciting storyline that has kept 7 classes engaged and interested. Even to the point of disappointment when we have to stop reading. As an adult reader there are some areas of inconsistency but even with these the story was enjoyable. ( )