Terrell,
Brandon. Horizon. Capstone/Stone Arch 2014 128p ISBN 978-1-4342-6032-1 series: Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution ms/hs VG Science fiction
For fans of the series Tony
Hawk’s 900 Revolution, this final installment
brings together the core members of The Revolution along with characters
thought to be dead or missing. The
teens once again face off with The Collective to determine who can gain
possession of and assemble the final pieces of the mythical skateboard that
will allow world domination. For new
readers to the series, sorting out the numerous characters, which side each one supports, and past relationships
and conflicts will be overwhelming. But for
fans of the series, it will seem as
if they are happily reuniting with old friends. Plot lines are
resolved with logical explanations. As
expected, The Revolution manages to outsmart The Collective. There is lots of biker
and board action mixed with a science-fiction twist that includes the zombification of
adults. As with all books in
the series, there is a graphic novel embedded within the text to provide visual
impact.
This is a sure winner for reluctant readers and those who cannot get enough
skateboard action in fiction titles. A nod to
the legendary Tony Hawk’s Foundation and an author interview complete the book.
One editing note: On
page 86, the third line a sentence needs a better word choice: “The Collective to
(may??) already be here waiting for us.”
Summary: The final installment in the Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution
series continues the fight between good and evil, mixing action, adventure, and radical skateboard maneuvers with a science-fiction plot that
includes zombies. Grades 6-11.
Skateboarding-Fiction, Science fiction
--Lois McNicol
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