Evil Star by Anthony Horowitz(Click on the cover to find a library copy.)
SUMMARY: Matt thought his troubles were over when he closed Raven's Gate...but, in fact, they were just beginning. Evil forces will stop at nothing to track him down and destroy him. When a suspicious accident destroys part of his school, Matt is forced to fight back. Matt's fate--and the fate of the world--is tied to four other kids across the globe. The second is a street kid in Peru. He and Matt have never met; they don't even speak the same language. But destiny is going to throw them together as the threat of the Old Ones grows, a strange and insidious villain beckons, and another Gate suddenly comes into play. (adapted from the back cover)
OPINION: This is the second book in The Gatekeepers series, after Raven's Gate. It has a similar fast-paced plot, with lots of dramatic action scenes. What I especially liked about this book was the exploration of mythical aspects of Peruvian culture. The mysteries of the Incas and other people groups are lost to history, but sites like Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines remain as a testament to their abilities. The setting made the book much more interesting than the first one, even though the writing was about the same. I guessed some of the major plot revelations before they happened and I was annoyed by the fact that Matt and Pedro could communicate in English their dreams when they didn't speak the same language in real life. However, I still kept reading because the story was fun. I liked how the ending was not similar to that of Raven's Gate. It definitely allows more interesting possibilities for the remaining three books in the series. Overall, I say this is a good series for middle school readers looking for quick and action-packed reads.
SERIES TITLE: This series is published as The Gatekeepers in the U.S., but in England it is know as The Power of Five. They are the same books.
AUTHOR WEBSITE: Visit Anthony Horowitz online at http://www.anthonyhorowitz.com/
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