The Paladin Prophecy by Mark FrostMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Will West has spent his entire life up to fifteen years trying to follow a set of rules outlined by his dad. One of those rules is “Don’t draw attention to yourself.” So, although he knew he was a fast runner, and exceptionally smart, he tried to “fly under the radar,” and not let anyone know about his abilities. Then on a fluke, he does exceptionally well on a national test without really trying that hard, and as a result he is offered complete tuition to an exclusive school back east. This happens just in time, because he soon finds out his parents have been kidnapped, and some men in black sedans are after him. His only place to escape to is the exclusive school. Just like in all of the super hero novels, Will is roommates and friends with others with special abilities, abilities that really come into play as they have to confront monsters from the “never-was” and human “monsters” from the school. Of course, they are all part of an ancient prophecy in which Will is instrumental in “saving the world.” There is strong action and lots of often over the top fantasy, but it should appeal to middle readers of this genre. And you know there will be a sequel.
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