The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.28, 2010, under Adventure, Battle of the Books 2010-2011, Legend, Real life, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? Anyone that likes daring, adventure books.
Why? The “dumb” teenager Alfred Kropp lives with his Uncle Farrell when they are given a chance to get 1 million dollars to retrieve something that has been “stolen.” Alfred thinks that this offer is fishy and doesn’t want to do it, but his uncle threatens to send him to a foster home if he doesn’t agree. They soon find out that the person that is “giving” them the money in exchange for the “stolen” sword is a fake. The uncle meets a tragic end, and the teenage boy is left alone on a journey to retrieve the sword and save the world.
The details: 339 p. 2005 Review by Sydney R.
