FICTION

The Secret Fire

by Whitaker RINGWALD
208p. (The Secret Box). HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Bks. Jun. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780062216205.
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Gr 4–6—The concluding volume in the trilogy starts off exactly where The Secret Cipher left off. Jax has been kidnapped by Ricardo, an immortal who is seeking the urns of Faith, Love, and Hope to eradicate Zeus from history. One of these urns is currently in the possession of Tyler and Ethan, Jax's cousins. All three main characters have funny, distinct voices, conveyed through first-person narration. This is a perfect series for young readers not quite ready for the works of Rick Riordan. Newcomers may want to start with The Secret Box, as there is little background given about the first two books. Fans will be exhilarated and sad to see this smart, witty, and exciting series end.
Having recovered the mythical jars of Hope and Love, cousins Jax, Ethan, and Tyler (The Secret Box; The Secret Cipher) hunt for the third and final jar, Faith. When immortal criminal Epimetheus kidnaps Jax, the boys must travel to the Realm of the Gods to destroy the jars and rescue her. Myth-inspired adventure and strong family bonds combine winningly in this satisfying series finale.
Reviewed by Staff , May 01, 2016

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