The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
by James Patterson
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Book Reviews of The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Book Review: Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Summary: 5 Stars
From the first paragraph of THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X, the reader is intrigued with what is to come. James Patterson, in collaboration with Michael Ledwidge, creates a unique science fiction story that will especially appeal to the younger male population.
Daniel is only three years old when his parents are murdered in the kitchen above him. The murder isn't a typical murder. It's one most of us wouldn't believe. You see, Daniel's parents are murdered by a 6-foot tall praying mantis looking alien, Ergent Seth. Seth has come looking for Daniel's parents because they are Alien Hunters. And they have The List. The List names the most horrific, evil, murderous aliens.
As the story develops, Daniel shares with the reader his thoughts, and, more importantly, his various super abilities. Because, like his parents, Daniel too is an alien. But Daniel is able to blend in with humans. His parents had settled in Kansas, the most unassuming place for them to blend in.
Daniel begins where his parents have left off. Daniel is 15 and has begun to hunt the aliens that are on The List. After a few successes, he decides to take on Ergent Seth. Seth is #6 on the list. Seth is probably more powerful than Daniel, but Daniel has revenge on his side.
Daniel is taken on a wild adventure on his quest to defeat Seth. On his journey, he travels to Alpar Nok, the home planet of people like him, Alien Hunters. The biggest surprise is when he discovers his grandmother is still alive. But Daniel is determined to be victorious over Seth and continues on. Seth warns him it will be a battle to the death for one of them, but Daniel will not give up. The battle that ensues is imaginative, though maybe a bit gross in its description in the final scenes.
With definite appeal to the teen boy audience, girls and adults alike will also enjoy the unique change of pace that James Patterson has taken with THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X. The action moves quickly as Daniel faces his greatest challenge. But of course, as one can expect with James Patterson, a sequel is not far behind: DANIEL X: WATCH THE SKIES in August 2009. And if you can't wait that long, check out the graphic novel: DANIEL X: ALIEN HUNTER.
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
Book Review: Enchanting Review: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Summary: 5 Stars
THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X
JAMES PATTERSON & MICHAEL LEDWIDGE
Young Adult
Little, Brown
Rating: 5 Enchantments
Alien Bounty Hunter Daniel has been living on his own since age three when his parents were killed by The Prayer, an alien looking for `The List`. Now fifteen, Daniel is determined to crack the top ten list and is set on number six Ergent Seth, a top level alien. But cracking the top ten of `The List' is a dangerous proposition, even for a skilled alien hunter like Daniel and he may wind up way over his head before its over.
I absolutely loved THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X! Daniel himself is a great character, an alien who is an alien bounty hunter. His voice, his sarcasm, everything just clicks really well and helps make him one of my favorite characters of the year. I loved how he materialized his friends and parents, even a younger sister when the need arose. When he goes after Ergent Seth, he finds himself leaving Portland and heading to Los Angeles where Ergent Seth is already well aware Daniel is after him. And the lengths Seth will go to in order to scare Daniel away are
Short chapters, a great premise and a great character in Daniel himself keep the story moving at a fast pace. Filled with a lot of great twists and turns, including one very jaw dropping moment involving Seth make this an amazing read. I can't wait for the next in this entertaining series! THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X is one book you'll zoom through in one sitting guaranteed.
Learn more about Daniel X books at www.danielxbooks.com
James Patterson is the author of the blockbuster series Maximum Ride and has sold more than 140 million books, making him one of the top selling authors of all time. He lives in Florida. For previews of forthcoming James Patterson books and more information about the author go to www.JamesPatterson.com
Lisa
Enchanting Reviews
November 2008
Book Review: Good for reluctant readers
Summary: 4 Stars
Because I'm an author of action-adventure and mystery books for boys, I was asked to review his new book.
I've been a fan of some of Patterson's work, but that was mostly because of the films that were made from his books. Remember, I'm still a bit of a reluctant reader. I also support his efforts to get kids reading through his new web site, http://www.readkiddoread.com/
I could talk about the fact that Daniel is an alien, and his parents were aliens too. After they are killed, Daniel takes up where they left off, with a list that his parents left behind.
But you'll have no trouble finding reviews of this new book from other sources. Amazon alone has nearly 100 of them. I'd rather tell you about the book from the perspective of the reluctant boy reader.
My primary impression is that this would have been exactly the kind of book I wish I could have found as a boy. It has short chapters. Some are less than two pages, and the sentences tend to be short with a lot of dialog.
The book would be good for young readers as a gateway to reading. It`s geared, in my opinion, to the same age of reader that I target; boys 8 and up.
If you have a tween boy in your family, or circle of family or friends, who likes science fiction stories about aliens, and heroes with super powers, you might try The Dangerous Days of Daniel X.
Max Elliot Anderson
Author of Action-Adventures & Mysteries especially for tween boys
Books for Boys blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com
Book Review: Dumb Days of Daniel who?
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this and expected much more than i really got for the money. I thought hey i can't go wrong with a James Patterson especially after reading Maximum ride. BOY i was WRONG!!
Daniel X is a young 15 yr old boy whose parents were killed by The Prayer, what is the prayer you ask? A praying mantis alien. Very original ...
So without parents, family, or help he sets out to destroy those on "The List" left to him by his parents.
He discovers that he naturally has supernatural powers. Of course..so along the way you see him talking to his dead parents, dead sister, and of course getting out of EVERY sticky situation.
This novel was worse than Juvenile, it was like eating soggy carboard. Gross, soft, nothing to make you think hard, and very bland.
Should you read this? Only if you haven't got any other books to read, in other words only if your stuck on a deserted island with only this book.
Book Review: James james james... WHY!?!
Summary: 2 Stars
i love the maximum ride books (ignoring the 4th one because well lets be honest its more like a brochure for global warming with max as the narrator.) so i had very high hopes for this book, even after the massive disappointment that was "the final warning" the idea behind the book was great. a young boy with the power to create. change himself into a flea if he wants to and even summon up his parents and imaginary friends for advice... but besides that...it was another let down. the story seemed rushed, thrown together, more like something you'd read on one of those forum websites where people make up their own stories based on someone elses ideas. and upon finishing the book what greeted me? three or four exerts from upcoming Daniel x books. making me wonder if dearest patty is just trying to increase the size of his wallets bulge.