Book details
The Eighth Guardian (Annum Guard Book 1)
Description
Amanda Obermann. Code name Iris.It's Testing Day. The day that comes without warning, the day when all juniors and seniors at The Peel Academy undergo a series of intense physical and psychological tests to see if they're ready to graduate and become government operatives. Amanda and her boyfriend Abe are top students, and they've just endured thirty-six hours of testing. But they're juniors and don't expect to graduate. That'll happen next year, when they plan to join the CIA--together.But when the graduates are announced, the results are shocking. Amanda has been chosen--the first junior in decades. And she receives the opportunity of a lifetime: to join a secret government organization called the Annum Guard and travel through time to change the course of history. But in order to become the Eighth Guardian in this exclusive group, Amanda must say good-bye to everything--her name, her family, and even Abe--forever.Who is really behind the Annum Guard? And can she trust them with her life?
Age
12-13
Text complexity
beginner
Length
384 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Time-Travel Plot: 'The Eighth Guardian' offers readers a thrilling adventure through time, as the protagonist discovers her role in a secret government organization tasked with protecting the timeline. This element of time travel adds a layer of complexity and excitement that fans of science fiction and historical fiction will enjoy.
- Strong Female Protagonist: The book features a strong and relatable female lead, Amanda Obermann, who is a high school student by day and a government operative by night. Her character development and the challenges she faces will resonate with readers, particularly those looking for empowered female characters in young adult literature.
- Intricate World-Building: Meredith McCardle has created a detailed and believable world within the Annum Guard, complete with its own rules, history, and technology. Readers who appreciate well-developed fictional universes will find this aspect of the book particularly compelling.
- Series Potential: As the first book in the Annum Guard series, 'The Eighth Guardian' sets the stage for an ongoing saga. Readers who enjoy getting invested in a series with the potential for character growth and evolving storylines will find this book an enticing starting point.