
The Secret of Matter (Rymworld Arcana Book 2)
Ryan Calejo(Author)
Amulet Books (Publisher)
Published on 13. March 2025
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-4197-5990-1 (ISBN)
Description
The exciting sequel to the middle-grade mind-bending adventure from award-winning author Ryan Calejo, exploring worlds beyond imagination
After wielding time itself to save the Rym, Antares and Magdavellia return to Agartha as heroes. But peace is short-lived. As a mystic-led sneak attack plunges the Rym into chaos, they once again find themselves in a world on the brink of doom.
Their only hope is a forgotten alchemyst map that supposedly leads to the Elementals-powerful Ancient Astronaut substances that, when combined, create the ultimate instrument of destruction.
Antares and Magdavellia will have to race against old and new enemies to secure the Elementals, even as a traitor in their midst plots their long-awaited revenge against the empress.
But every step they take toward the forging of the ancient weapon brings them one step closer to uncovering a horrible secret from Magdavellia's past-a secret that could bring down her throne.
After wielding time itself to save the Rym, Antares and Magdavellia return to Agartha as heroes. But peace is short-lived. As a mystic-led sneak attack plunges the Rym into chaos, they once again find themselves in a world on the brink of doom.
Their only hope is a forgotten alchemyst map that supposedly leads to the Elementals-powerful Ancient Astronaut substances that, when combined, create the ultimate instrument of destruction.
Antares and Magdavellia will have to race against old and new enemies to secure the Elementals, even as a traitor in their midst plots their long-awaited revenge against the empress.
But every step they take toward the forging of the ancient weapon brings them one step closer to uncovering a horrible secret from Magdavellia's past-a secret that could bring down her throne.
Reviews / Votes
"A rousing sequel, taking licks at romantic quandaries, family issues, and...other things." * Kirkus Reviews * "A humorous science fiction adventures with a zany cast of characters...A fun addition." * School Library Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Illustrations
Black-and-white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 151 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
388 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-5990-1 (9781419759901)
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Ryan Calejo
The Secret of Matter (Rymworld Arcana Book 2)
E-Book
01/2025
Amulet Books
€15.49
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Person
Ryan Calejo is an award-winning author born and raised in sunny South Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie Hernandez series has been featured in half a dozen state reading lists and has earned starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus, was a Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection, and won an International Latino Book Award, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award, and a Florida Book Award (Gold Medal). He lives in Miami.