He uses elements from his past writing experiences to contribute to his current writing style. The novel is easy to follow as Mull's writing is continually improving with each book he publishes. "Sky Raiders" has that sense of adventure Mull can be counted on to create in the eyes of an elementary school child. "I hope for readers that will keep that element of discovery," Mull said. While in one world a sword might be the most valuable weapon to have in a fight, Mull said, another world might render that sword totally useless. "There are five kingdoms in one big world, and we are going to get each kingdom with a different magic that works there," Mull said in an interview. The first book, “Sky Raiders,” tells of his adventures in the first kingdom of the Outskirts as part of the greater Five Kingdoms five-book series. They all go into a haunted house together, then suddenly his friends get taken through a mysterious passage.Ĭole follows and soon finds out they have been taken to a place called the Outskirts. The book follows the adventures of Cole, a sixth-grader who takes a trip trick-or-treating around his neighborhood with his friends for Halloween. His next book, " Sky Raiders” (Aladdin, $16.99, ages 8-11), is due out March 11, and it may be one of his best novels so far. Native Utah author Brandon Mull has made quite a name for himself, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
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