Brandon Mull is a fabulous author who writes action books that guys (and girls) like. Here is his portfolio with descriptions and reading information.
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THE BEYONDERS
World Without Heroes #1
middle grades on up
4.04 Stars — 11,335 ratings
Be careful what you wish for. Jason Walker wanted some excitement in his life. What he got was a sudden transport to Lyria, a land that's beautiful and magical. Unfortunately, it's also oppressed. The wizard emperor Maldor has risen to power and he's broken all resistance and left the realm with suspicion and fear of all outsiders.
In his search for a way home, Jason meets another traveler from our world, Rachel. Together they become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor. It's there best hope to find a way home and save this world without heroes.
Word Count: 124,2504.04 Stars — 11,335 ratings
Be careful what you wish for. Jason Walker wanted some excitement in his life. What he got was a sudden transport to Lyria, a land that's beautiful and magical. Unfortunately, it's also oppressed. The wizard emperor Maldor has risen to power and he's broken all resistance and left the realm with suspicion and fear of all outsiders.
In his search for a way home, Jason meets another traveler from our world, Rachel. Together they become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor. It's there best hope to find a way home and save this world without heroes.
Page Count: 496
Accelerated Reading level: 5.1 / points: 19.0
AR quiz: 142617
Lexile: 710L
Seeds Of Rebellion #2
4.24 Stars — 5,593 ratings
Word Count:132,457
Page Count: 512
Accelerated Reading level: 5.4 / points: 20.0
AR quiz: 150081
Lexile: 740L
Chasing The Prophecy #3
4.34 Stars — 1,780 ratings
Fabulous ending to this adventure series.
Word Count: 140,951
Page Count: 512
Accelerated Reading level: 5.4 / points: 22.0
AR quiz: 156961
Lexile: 720L
FABLEHAVEN
Fablehaven #1
middle grades on up
Fablehaven is a refuge. A place where mystical creatures
have been gathered to prevent their extinction. Kendra and Seth's
grandfather is the current caretaker. He is responsible for both the
care of the creatures and the ancient laws. When Seth breaks the rules,
powerful forces of evil are unleashed and Kendra and Seth have to set
out to save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world.
Word Count: 75,178
Page Count: 368
Accelerated Reading level: 4.8 / points: 11.0
AR quiz: 113529
Lexile: 700L
Rise Of The Evening Star #2
Word Count: 101,355
Page Count: 464
Accelerated Reading level: 5.0 / points: 15.0
AR quiz: 115046
Lexile: 730L
Grip Of The Shadow Plague #3
Word Count: 109,920
Page Count: 496
Accelerated Reading level: 5.6 / points: 17.0
AR quiz: 122328
Lexile: 790L
Secrets Of The Dragon Sanctuary #4
Word Count: 122,845
Page Count: 544
Accelerated Reading level: 5.1 / points: 19.0
AR quiz: 130013
Lexile: 720L
Keys To The Demon Prison #5
Word Count: 137,008
Page Count: 640
Accelerated Reading level: 5.2 / points: 21.0
AR quiz: 136399
Lexile: 730L
Candy Shop War
middle grades on up
Too much candy can be a bad thing. That's what Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon find out. They begin doing chores for the seemingly sweet proprietor of The Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, Mrs. White. In exchange they get special candy. Treats that can make you weightless or unbreakable, or allow you to do things like shoot electricity out of your finger tips.
Too much candy can be a bad thing. That's what Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon find out. They begin doing chores for the seemingly sweet proprietor of The Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, Mrs. White. In exchange they get special candy. Treats that can make you weightless or unbreakable, or allow you to do things like shoot electricity out of your finger tips.
Unfortunately
though the chores begin to take a dark turn and they start to figure
that perhaps they shouldn't have trusted Mrs. White. Danger escalates
when a competitor arrives in town and war breaks out over a powerful
ancient treasure. Nobody knows where it's hidden. Only that it's capable
of great evil. The kids race to find it, and struggle to figure out who
to trust.
Word Count: 96,054
Page Count: 416
Accelerated Reading level: 5.0 / points: 14.0
AR quiz: 119123
Pingo
for little kids
What happens when a child's imaginary friend turns into his imaginary enemy? "Pingo" teaches children that imagination has no limits and no age.
Word Count: 354
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 135706
compiled by Pam T
updated August 2013