Chace Ogden and the Golden Golem

MYTH Squad, Book 1

De: Trevor Darby

Narrado por: Michael Wetherbee

Could his first day get worse?

Chace knows only one thing....

Reputations are made or broken on the first day of middle school. When he starts seeing impossible things, Chace worries he’s going crazy - and that won’t help his reputation one bit.

On his way home, things get worse...as the fantastic creature he thought was imaginary, tries to kill him.

Who keeps ordinary mortals safe?

Will Chase find out in time?

If you like middle grade fantasy heroes, fantastic creatures, and magic, then you’ll love this adventure.

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©2019 Trevor Darby (P)2020 Trevor Darby

overall ended too soon usually sign good story tho

overall ended too soon usually sign good story tho

kindle unlimited, got it free day on amazon, plan to read it, well have the amazon for kindle/pc read it to me, but very visual so having 2nd way to hear the book, audibly, is great, feel as if may have missed a bit since the audible app was giving trouble

look forward to #2, going to check on that right now after finish review

Very entertaining story!

I started reading Teen/YA books/stories by accident a couple of years ago and now I read them by design. Chace Ogden and the Golden Golem is the first of Trevor Darby’s books I’ve read/listened to – in this case I listened to the audiobook version and thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn’t hard to identify with Chace – Afterall every adult was a seventh grader at one in their life and for most of us I’m sure it was an awkward time. Of course, once you introduce the magic side of the story it gets even more uncomfortable for Chace. Overall, this was an enjoyable story and I’m sure Michael Wetherbee’s narration played a significant part in the enjoyment. I’m looking forward to seeing how well he narrates the second story in this series. I received a review copy of the audiobook from the author and chose to provide this review.

Hunters, Protectors, Sorcerers

My 10 year old son helped me listen to this book and he absolutely loved it! He already wants book two. This story is about Chace Ogden who is starting middle school but the problem is that he is seeing mythical creatures that shouldn't really exsist.... Can he survive these mythical creatures and navigate middle school without being labeled as an odd ball or worse? The adventure is just beginning in this very entertaining new series and really leaves you wanting to read the next book.

Parents: This book about clean and great for all ages but I do think it is geared for 3rd grade through middle school.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

My 2nd time through, just as enjoyable as the 1st

4.5 stars

I read this 2 years ago but decided to listen to the audiobook since I enjoyed the audiobook for books 2 and 3. I also wanted to listen to book 4, but decided it had been long enough that I wanted to start all over from the beginning. I think the narrator, Michael Wetherbee, is perfect for this series, and it added to my enjoyment of the story. I would say this book is geared to 3rd-6th grade, but it is something older readers would enjoy as well. I also think it's something that the family might enjoy listening to on a road trip.

I've since read many books by this author, but this was my first book by him and yes, this book is definitely geared towards middle school kids. And yet, I found it delightful and a good intro to fantasy for younger people. I really enjoyed the relationship Chace had with his grandfather, as well as with his mom and brother (even though there wasn't as much in this book). But what I really liked was his relationship with his close friends (Taz in particular) and his interactions with Raven. His teacher was quite creepy and mean, and while this book was not exactly about character development, it was a nice solid fantasy novel, good for younger readers. Despite the target audience, I ended up really enjoying it both times and will reread the entire series. Because, after all, we can't leave Raven hanging. ;-)

For Percy Jackson book or The Librarians TV fans

Chace Ogden and the Golden Golem is a fun start to the MYTH Squad series. The characters are relatable and make sense for the ages that they are supposed to be. Fans of Rick Riordan's YA book series (Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, etc) or the TV show The Librarians will enjoy this take on magic hidden in the modern world and the quest to keep the public safe from forces outside their understanding. The narration is well done and really helps convey the emotion of the moment. Highly recommended for YA Fantasy fans.

Disclaimer: I was given a free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.