Arlo Finch and the Valley of Fire
By: John August
Review:
Having to move is tough, but joining the Rangers to learn how to do magic makes it easier for sixth-grader Arlo Finch. This book takes readers on a nerve-wracking journey through Arlo’s adventures as a Squirrel-level Ranger, taught and guided in his use and control of magic by older Rangers. Along the way, Arlo meets up with a ghost dog, an evil horse monster, a forever-burning tree, and a strange old hag who lives deep in the woods. Mixing intrigue with suspense and fantasy, John August spins an intricate tale that will leave the reader begging for the next book in the series.
Review was written by Alex
This book was released on February 6, 2018
Official book description:
Arlo Finch thought becoming a Ranger meant learning wilderness skills, like camping and knots. But upon arriving in the tiny town of Pine Mountain, Colorado, Arlo soon learns there's so much more. His new friends Indra and Wu teach him how to harness the wild magic seeping in from the mysterious Long Woods―a parallel realm of wonder and danger.
First he must master the basics, including snaplights, thunderclaps and identifying supernatural creatures. But Arlo Finch is no ordinary Ranger, and this is no ordinary time. A dark and ancient force is sending threats into the real world . . . our world.
Through perilous adventures and close calls, Arlo is awakened to his unique destiny―but the obstacles he faces will test the foundations of the Ranger's Vow: loyalty, bravery, kindness, and truth.