The Lightning Catcher (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062112767)

The first book of a funny fantasy and adventure series about three friends who discover they have the ability to control the weather. It's Storm Chasers meets The 39 Clues, in a story that Booklist called "fascinating . . . mixing serious science with full-on fantasy."

Eleven-year-old Angus's world is turned upside down when he is mysteriously whisked away to become an apprentice at the Perilous Exploratorium for Weather and Vicious Storms. At Perilous, the world's most dangerous weather is studied to protect mankind from its ravages. There, Angus discovers that his parents aren't boring government workers after all--they are actually famous Lightning Catchers, and they've been kidnapped. With the help of two loyal new friends, Angus intends to find them. This fast-paced, action-packed, funny story of friendship, adventure, science, and mayhem begins a high-octane four-book series.

Author: Anne Cameron
ISBN-10: 0062112767
ISBN-13: 9780062112767
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2013
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 162375 / Lightning Catcher


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 05/13/2013
Booklist 05/15/2013 pg. 68
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 71 - Recommended, Satisfactory