Series: Daniel X (Book 1)
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: jimmy patterson; 1 Reprint edition (June 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780316119702
ISBN-13: 978-0316119702
ASIN: 0316119709
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (230 customer reviews)
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I should start off this review with a couple of notes.First, I'm not familiar with James Patterson's past works, though I have probably seen movies inspired by his books. So unlike many of the prior reviews I've seen, I didn't bring any expectations based on past experience into the reading of this book. Also worth noting is that I am a kid at heart, although I tend to read (and write) darker, more adult-oriented fair more often than not. But when this book came to my attention the day of its release, I felt strongly compelled to read it, and so I downloaded it to my Kindle and began reading it soon after. And yes, I am happy I did.Daniel X is the story of a 15-year-old boy who is an alien hunter, the orphan of parents who themselves were alien hunters, but who were murdered when he was three by the number one target on the List of aliens, who goes by the name "The Prayer." While Daniel's ultimate goal is to find The Prayer and make him pay for murdering his family, in this book Daniel is searching out alien number 6, a particularly nasty child stealing, drug dealing, bad movie producing being named Ergent Seth. Daniel, who has the power to literally create out of thin air and frequently conjures up his dead family or his quartet of teenage friends, usually for either emotional support of for help in a tight spot, goes after Seth, the most powerful foe he's yet to face. At first Daniel seems to have everything under control, but as the best laid plans are wont to do, things quickly go awry, and the hunter suddenly becomes the prey."The Dangerous Days of Daniel X" is a fun and quick read, and the writing is clearly targeted for the young adult market, and I'd say even younger.
Storytime with Daniel: Thank You Day; Friends Help Each Other; Daniel Plays Ball; Daniel Goes Out for Dinner; Daniel Feels Left Out; Daniel Visits the Library (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) The Dangerous Days of Daniel X Dangerous Deception (Dangerous Creatures) Robert Young Pelton's The World's Most Dangerous Places: 5th Edition (Robert Young Pelton the World's Most Dangerous Places) Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Goodnight, Daniel Tiger (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Happy Halloween, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel Goes to the Potty (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel Goes to School (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) A Duckling for Daniel (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel's Pet/Daniel y su mascota (Green Light Readers Level 1) (Spanish and English Edition) Daniel Tries a New Food (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Merry Christmas, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) No Red Sweater for Daniel (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) How Is Daniel Feeling? (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel Gets Scared (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel Visits the Library (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel's Winter Adventure (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) What Time Is It, Daniel Tiger? (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) Daniel's Sweet Trip to the Bakery: A Scratch-&-Sniff Book (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)