The Storm Tower Thief (Lightning Catcher #2) [9780062112798]

Overview

The funny, fast-paced second book in The Lightning Catcher series! Science, weather, and the fantastical combine for a school adventure story, part Storm Chasers and part Percy Jackson, about twelve-year-old Angus and his dangerous gift of predicting catastrophic weather.

Angus has a lot on his plate. He's attending the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, learning how to battle all sorts of extreme weather. He's a Storm Prophet—one of the rare people with the ability to predict catastrophic weather. His parents—world renowned Lightning Catchers themselves—have been kidnapped. And now Perilous has been slammed by a ferocious winter storm, artifacts from the Great Fire of 1666 have been stolen, and the evil Scabious Dankheart has released deadly spores called Ice Diamonds to plague the population. Angus and his friends must find the legendary Lightning Heart—a bloodred, heart-shaped stone of great power—in order to put everything right. Action-packed, lighthearted, and perfect for reluctant readers!

With a villain on the loose, his parents captive, and his school under siege, Angus must embrace his unique powers to save the day.

• Magical School: Welcome to the Perilous Exploratorium for Violent Weather and Vicious Storms, where learning to battle extreme weather is just another school day.
• Weather Magic: Angus is a Storm Prophet, one of the rare few who can predict catastrophic storms—a gift the evil Scabious Dankheart wants to control.
• Kidnapped Parents: With his world-renowned Lightning Catcher parents held captive, Angus is the only one who can uncover the secrets of the past to rescue them.
• Friendship Adventure: Angus isn’t alone! Alongside his best friends, he must solve the mystery of the stolen artifacts and find the legendary Lightning Heart before it’s too late.