The Gatekeepers Bk. 2:
Evil Star
by Anthony Horowitz
Evil Star
by Anthony Horowitz
EVIL STAR by Anthony Horowitz
Category: Paranormal
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/1/07
Publisher: Scholastic
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Rating: 5 Stars
EVIL STAR is the second book in the Anthony Horowitz series called THE GATEKEEPERS.
In book one, titled RAVEN’S GATE, main character Matt discovers he is one of five specially chosen teens. Their
purpose is to save the world. Matt doesn't know the other five and must "close" Raven's Gate on his own. As the second
book, EVIL STAR, begins, Matt finds himself in Peru meeting up with Pedro, who turns out to be one of the chosen five.
Matt and Pedro join forces, although it isn’t easy since Matt speaks only English and Pedro speaks Spanish. Their unusual
connection does allow them to communicate while in a dream state. They learn each others’ stories and realize that their
paths will someday cross the paths of their remaining team.
Together Matt and Pedro must find and prevent the opening of the second gate. Its history is intertwined with the ancient
Incas and the Peruvian culture. As they search the seamier side of Peru, they encounter kidnapping, gun battles, the evil
"big headed" Salamanda, high altitude jungle treks, and terrifying helicopter rides. Exactly what is the Evil Star and can
they find the next gate in time to close it and save the world from the Old Ones?
Horowitz provides his usual fast-paced, non-stop action in this new series. It is sure to impress his already established fans
and create plenty of new ones.
Category: Paranormal
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/1/07
Publisher: Scholastic
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Rating: 5 Stars
EVIL STAR is the second book in the Anthony Horowitz series called THE GATEKEEPERS.
In book one, titled RAVEN’S GATE, main character Matt discovers he is one of five specially chosen teens. Their
purpose is to save the world. Matt doesn't know the other five and must "close" Raven's Gate on his own. As the second
book, EVIL STAR, begins, Matt finds himself in Peru meeting up with Pedro, who turns out to be one of the chosen five.
Matt and Pedro join forces, although it isn’t easy since Matt speaks only English and Pedro speaks Spanish. Their unusual
connection does allow them to communicate while in a dream state. They learn each others’ stories and realize that their
paths will someday cross the paths of their remaining team.
Together Matt and Pedro must find and prevent the opening of the second gate. Its history is intertwined with the ancient
Incas and the Peruvian culture. As they search the seamier side of Peru, they encounter kidnapping, gun battles, the evil
"big headed" Salamanda, high altitude jungle treks, and terrifying helicopter rides. Exactly what is the Evil Star and can
they find the next gate in time to close it and save the world from the Old Ones?
Horowitz provides his usual fast-paced, non-stop action in this new series. It is sure to impress his already established fans
and create plenty of new ones.