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The Hunter Awakens (The Morus Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.R. Roper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 236 ratings
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Perfect for fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan, this fantasy adventure is the first in a series of action-packed treasure hunts.

2016 Moonbeam Award for Best Series
2015 Reader's Favorite Gold Medal and chosen for Wind Dancer Films consideration
2015 Children's Literary Classics Gold in Preteen Fantasy
2015 Fall Read for Children's category at WZZM 13 My West Michigan Morning (ABC Affiliate)
2014 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll Best Children's Novel

When thirteen-year-old Ethan Morus is forced to stay on his grandparents' old farm, he expects to find weathered barns, rusty tools, and a creaky house in need of fresh paint. What he doesn't expect is to hear a legend placing his family at the center of an ancient treasure hunt. Or find burial chambers protected by poltergeists, or a secret lair guarded by an ancient beast. And least of all, Ethan doesn't suspect that powerful sorcerers are watching his every move.

They've found Ethan and believe he is from a line of treasure hunters who possess a rare instinct to locate powerful artifacts. Whether he has the instinct or not, Ethan is faced with a choice-search the Morus property and find what they want or lose yet another family member.

The Hunter Awakens is the first book in J.R. Roper's award winning Morus Chronicles series. Readers who enjoy middle grade adventure full of action, mythical creatures, magic, and treasure hunting will love The Hunter Awakens.

Buy The Hunter Awakens and join the hunt for powerful artifacts today!

Books in the Morus Chronicles Series:
Book 1: The Hunter Awakens
Short Stories: Mel & the Black Rider (Readers loved Mel so much I had to write her own short story.)
Book 2: The Spirit of Steel
Book 3: The Tower Below
Book 4: The Silver Spear

What readers are saying:

There has been a void since the Spiderwick Chronicles Series, Percy Jackson Series and Harry Potter Series ended. I feel the beginnings of a "void filling" series. ~Gladys, Nerd Girl Official Book Review

The Hunter Awakens was a beautifully written and creative tale which kept me glued to the pages. ~Cameo Renae, USA Today Bestselling Author

This story is definitely one that will have you captivated from the start. Roper is amazing at world-building. ~YA Love Magazine

Middle grade treasure hunters will love the mystery, magic, and adventure in The Hunter Awakens. ~Liza Wiemer, Author of Hello?

With a perfect blend of family secrets, magic, and the calling of a quest, Roper weaves a tale that will thrill the middle grade reader searching for adventure between the pages. ~Sarah J. Schmitt - author of It's a Wonderful Death
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 5
    The Morus Chronicles
  3. Print length
    330 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 12
  6. Publication date
    January 16, 2019
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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"As chapters unwind with the grace and power of an epic, middle school readers will find themselves swept away by a wave of intrigue, fantasy, mystery, and most of all, by Ethan's believable dilemmas as he faces a world he never knew existed." - D.Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"J.R. Roper has filled the missing piece in the middle grade paranormal genre. There has been a void since the Spiderwick Chronicles Series, Percy Jackson Series and Harry Potter Series ended. I feel the beginnings of a "void filling" series." - Nerd Girl Official, Gladys#NerdGirlOfficial"It swept me away on an adventure, into a unique fantasy world filled with dark and light magic. A place where many things are not as they seem. If you're looking for adventure, suspense, and mystery, I definitely recommend you read this book." - Cameo Renae - USA Today Bestselling Author of the Hidden Wings Series 2015 Gold Medal Winner "J.R. Roper knows how to keep a reader in good suspense with an even distribution of action and compelling characters. It was not easy to detect the good characters from the bad ones because the author is adept in his writing and has an imaginative mind. He will take preteens on an exciting adventure..." - Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite2015 Winner in Tween Fantasy "Roper's natural writing style sweeps the reader into this riveting story, daring his audience to join the hunt in this action-packed adventure." Children's Literary Classics

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MVV5KZW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hidden Cottage Press (January 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4493 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 236 ratings

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J.R. Roper is the author of The Morus Chronicles, a fantasy series for middle grade readers. The Hunter Awakens, The Spirit of Steel, The Tower Below, and The Silver Spear are now available along with a collection of short stories titled Mel & the Black Rider. Roper's work has appeared in Every Day Fiction, Coffin Bell Journal, ChildGood Magazine, Families First Monthly, and in anthologies by Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing, Horrified Press, and Thirteen O'Clock Press. His essay, Over The Edge, was published in Imagine This! An ArtPrize Anthology Volume 3, and nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Awards include a 2017 Children's Literary Classics Award, 2016 Moonbeam Award for best series, a FOREWORD REVIEWS' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalist, a 2015 Children's Literary Classics Award, 2015 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Award for Children's Action, and the Best Children's Novel of 2014: Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll.

For updates, connecting on social media, and strange tidings visit:

Website: http://joerroper.com/

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorjrroper

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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snscuster
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift for your young reader
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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This book was recommended to me by my 12 year old son. It was on my TBR on my Kindle but hadn’t got to it yet. He read it and told me it was kind of like Harry Potter only better. I really enjoyed this story and I am completely hooked. The two young Morus children are written perfectly. As a matter of fact I see my own children in them. My daughter is totally like Destry, a pain in the behind to her brother but also fiercely protective. Ethan didn’t become some superhero in one swoop. I like how he has an open mind and thinks. What a great example for my son to read a realistic middle grade aged boy learn to become a rational thinker amidst a troubling time, where there is so much confusion about right and wrong. Although I will say my favorite character is Hellish Mel. I’m excited to get started on the short stories that center around her! I definitely recommend this to everyone who enjoys Percy Jackson or Harry Potter but it’s also a terrific story to get young boys reading! There is action, adventure, and mystery to keep them interested throughout the book!
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Kelly Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you want it to be
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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As a writer, I appreciate the on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense, powerful storytelling and compelling, interesting characters in The Hunter Awakens. As a reader, I found myself quickly and happily immersed in a world just like my own, only with dark forces and magical powers and forces teeming just beyond our comprehension, conspiring all around but never quite able to conquer the good. As the parent of a middle school boy, I value the integrity, kindness and quick wits shown by Ethan Morus, the main character. I like that he’s an ordinary boy who just happens to be extraordinary — and doesn’t know it, but just keeps going because he has to do what’s right. It’s apparent that the J.R. Roper really understands kids that age because The Hunter Awakens is filled with characters my son can relate to — in particular, a believable hero and strong peer role model. On every level, this novel is a great read — and I can’t wait for the Morus Chronicles to continue!
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Danielle Gagnon
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
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This book was very interesting. The imagination of the author is very alive. Some of the sentences were a little confusing but did not take away from the story at all. I recommend this book for readers young and old. Very well written.
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secyatlaw
3.0 out of 5 stars New Adventure Series
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
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Interesting enough read. Hoping that the disenfranchised get a better life and fate than what would otherwise be in store.
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ruby2shoes
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy Adventure at its Best
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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A fast paced adventure that take Ethan and Destry on a path of discovery of the family history and where they are thrown into the mystery.
After their house is destroyed Ethan and Destry go to the grandparents home to stay while their mother finds a new place for the family. There they discover the family legacy of treasure hunters as well as the mythical creatures that are involved in the quest. From wizards, witches, good, and evil Ethan must determine who to trust while following his intuition.
Fun, imaginative, and wonderfully written. Will keep you enthused until the very end.
Highly recommended.
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Terri DeVries
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hunter Awakens--a great read for middle school students
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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Thirteen-year-old Ethan Morus has lost his father, and when a tornado takes the family home, he and his sister Destry are sent to live with grandparents while their mother tries to find them a new home. While at the farm, Ethan begins to discover his true heritage--he is a treasure hunter, and the forces of evil want his power. This story is exciting and fast-paced as Ethan tries to find an amulet he believes will cure his grandfather who has suddenly become terminally ill. Sorcerers, poltergeists and serpent dragons make the story an edge-of-your-seat tale. The characters are three dimensional and interesting, the descriptions make the scenes come alive, and the emotion of the characters comes through clearly. J.R. Roper has done an excellent job of creating a world in which the readers can immerse themselves. I highly recommend this book!
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Angela Buys, Mrs
5.0 out of 5 stars Reluctantly read...but very much enjoyed.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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I was in an online class with the author, and wanted to support a local artist that I "knew", so I bought this book and made my son read it. This review is from my 12 year old son: "At first I just started reading the book because my mom made me, but then I really started getting interested in the characters, the wizards, the treasures, and the excitement of good versus evil. I like the mix of modern day and historical type characters. The wizards and the fighting and the way the main character finds out who he is meant to be and what he is supposed to be doing is really great. I can't wait for the 2nd book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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A wonderful story line about a young boy and his emerging powers. A grandfather with a strange story about buried treasure and family secrets leads the young boy Ethan on a fantastic journey. I loved the dog which I believe to be a boxer. Can’t wait to start the next book in the series. By the way, I am 77 years young and getting younger by the day.
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B J Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastical read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020
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An enthralling read. And believable plot.the characters come to live . Having my kindle read made it even more exciting
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Sharon E. Leighton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great YA Fantasy
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2018
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This is an extremely enjoyable story. It's meant for young teens, and the characters are very likeable and relate well to that age group. The adventures were challenging, but our hero and his unflappable little sister rose to every challenge.
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Rosemary Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun !!!
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2021
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Treasure hunting with your bratty sister, and your dog ??? It's what Ethan has to do to get to the bottom of his family's mysterious history. His sister is irresistible, bratty, brave and lots of trouble, but he loves her !!
Dumped at their Grandparents home after a tornado destroyed their house, he's knee deep into his family's crazy treasure hunting history !!!
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