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Creator: James A. Owen
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

9 reviews
Sales Rank: 10718

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.6

ISBN: 1416951075
EAN: 9781416951070
ASIN: 1416951075

Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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Also Available In:

•	Audio CD - The Indigo King (The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica)
•	Audio Download - The Indigo King (Unabridged)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
"Answer the question unanswered for more than two millennia, and perhaps you may yet restore the world."

On a September evening in 1931, John and Jack, two of the Caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica, discover a cryptic warning on a medieval manuscript -- which is not only addressed to them but seems to have been written by their friend, Hugo Dyson! But before they can discover the origin of the strange book, Hugo walks through a door in time -- and vanishes into the past.

And in that moment, the world begins to change.

The Frontier, which separates our world from the Archipelago of Dreams, has fallen. Dark and terrible beasts roam throughout England. No one can be summoned from the Archipelago. And both worlds have fallen into darkness under the reign of a cruel and terrible king.

The only hope to restore the proper order of things lies on a forgotten island at the edge of the Archipelago, where a time travel device left by Jules Verne must be used to race through history itself -- from the Bronze Age to ancient Alexandria and the founding of the Silver Throne -- in one night. And in that single night, John and Jack will find that the only way to save their friend and stop the chaos destroying the world is to solve a 2,000-year-old mystery: Who is the Cartographer?

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1 out of 5 stars

Never delivered November 21, 2008
Generally I hate it when people write reviews that say things like, "The book never came!" Because you're supposed to be reviewing the book, not the shipping service. But as this was a vine pick and there are repercusions to not reviewing a vine pick, I feel compelled to post this.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Book! You Should Check Out The Series! November 20, 2008
In "THE INDIGO KING," James Owens third book of the "Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica", he has woven a captivating adventure that cleverly blends historical and mythological figures and events. It's no wonder that Warner Studios has snapped up this property for a new movie franchise, seeing as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc; have all become big hits. A number of historical literary personalities make their appearances in this book but as the story develops, I easily forgot that John was J.R.R. Tolkien, Jack was C.S. Lewis, and that Bert was H.G. Wells. The only times I could tell that John was Tolkien and Jack was C.S. Lewis was during their conversations about Christianity and faith. As to the legends and myths incorporated in the plot, if you're familiar with the Odyssey, the Iliad, and the King Arthur legends, you will find this book gratifying and will be able to understand it a lot better. The publishers obviously have targeted this book to young adults, but if I don't see "The Indigo King" flying off the shelves it's because it may be hard for teenagers to identify themselves with middle-aged English college professors. That being the case, I have no doubts that this fantasy book will easily find its way into the hands of anybody who loves stories with magic, legends and mythology.

5 out of 5 stars

A celebration of imagination November 20, 2008
More than most novels of the imagination, The Indigo King makes the creative act the centerpiece of the plot. From its beautifully designed and executed cover art to the author's splendid ink illustrations that festoon the book, the novel's presentation celebrates the artistry involved in its own creation as well as others like it. With a plot that involves such masters of the imagination as J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams and H. G. Wells, and an imaginary atlas called the Imaginarium Geographica - an atlas of imaginary places - that the famous writers are asked to guard, all aspects of creativity are exalted in this superlative fantasy novel.

James A. Owen is doubly gifted: he writes well and draws beautifully. His lovely illustrations, resembling classic 19th century wood-block drawings that one might see in a masterful Folio Society rendition of a book of fairy tales, raises the bar in new imaginative fiction. I found myself quickly drawn into his world, the beauty of the book acting as a portal through which my own imagination acted as the guide. This is the third book of a series but it can stand alone without loss of continuity. Ostensibly written for young adults, adults who enjoy works that break the boundaries between what is real and what exists in imaginative worlds lying just beyond our reach will appreciate the many beauties contained between its covers. A lovely book that is strongly recommended.

Mike Birman

4 out of 5 stars

What do Sam Clemens, dragons and time-travel have in common? November 18, 2008
I started reading The Indigo King last night after putting my kids to bed, expecting to read a little bit and then go to sleep. Suffice to say, I was still reading past 1AM.

I have not read the other two books in the series, and there are parts where it may have been helpful, but I don't believe that they are necessary. I fully intend to purchase the first two books though - not only because it may clarify a few things mentioned during this story, but also because I just really enjoyed the book!

The premise behind the series is fascinating - basically, take some of the most well-known authors in the world (Jules Verne, Sam Clemens, etc.), make them into Caretakers of mythical lands that truly exist, throw in a few greedy individuals, a couple of bad guys, and some amazing creatures, and you have the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica (being the book that holds the maps of all these mythical lands).

In this one, there is a fascinating take on the King Aurthur legends. The twin sons of Odysseus are the primary characters, and the Caretakers are tracking the twins' movements in order to find out which one is the Winter King responsible for so much damage and destruction. Along the way, they chat with Circe, meet the Cartographer in person, and bring King Aurthur...well, that's for me to know and you to read!

If you're a fan of fantasy, love dragons, and hate giants - then you'll will probably very much enjoy The Indigo King!

5 out of 5 stars

A Better than Excellent Fantasy Thriller November 17, 2008
Stop right here if you have not read HERE THERE BE DRAGONS and THE SEARCH FOR THE RED DRAGON. Though you can read this book without having read the first two in the trilogy, it would be a mistake, because if you're a lover of fantasy, you'd be missing a couple royal treats and they'll make this book so much more fun.

In HERE THERE BE DRAGONS, we met Jack and John and though Mr. Owen didn't disclose their try identities till the end of the book, I figured it out. Anyone who's read Tolkin and C.S. Lewis would have. Jack (Lewis), John (Tolkien) and Charles Williams (also a fantasy writer of the time) become caretakers of the world's imagination and there adventures continue in a swashbuckling way in THE SEARCH FOR THE RED DRAGON, where they meet a pixie with wings and the creator of Peter Pan.

Both books held me captive and Mr. Owens' illustrations only added to their pleasure. This book continues the tale as our intrepid heros are called back into action when a friend vanishes through a door in time and things in the present start changing and not for the better. Jack and John have to find Jules Verne's time machine, go back in time and fix whatever damage their friend may have done and in this book they will finally learn the identity of the Cartographer, who you will know a little about if you've read the first two books, which I can't recommend highly enough.

If you've read Tolkein and Lewis and H.G. Wells and Sir James Barrie's PETER PAN then you'll get even more enjoyment out of Mr. Owens' work, but even if you have not, you will still find yourself engrossed in an excellent fantasy from the first to the last page.

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