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Title: Lord of Monsters

Subtitle: Out of Abaton, Book 2

Author: John C. Bemis

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-17

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Pinocchio can't believe the Moonlit Court is his home! With royal banquets, a regal wardrobe, and a whole new set of rules, Pinocchio has a lot to adjust to in his new life as prester alongside Princess Lazuli.

But before they can get comfortable in their thrones, a fancy dinner at the palace is interrupted by an unwelcome guest - a monster! And this isn't just any monster; it's a manticore, a beast that was imprisoned centuries earlier. Desperate to locate the prison and make sure none of its other monsters were able to escape, Lazuli, Pinocchio, and their Celestial Brigade set out to save Abaton from these ancient beings.

Their journey requires intelligence, strength, and a dash of the magic only presters control. But when Pinocchio tries to use his powers, they have an unintended effect: he is turning back into a wooden automaton. And if he's not careful, he may lose his human form forever.

The second book in the Out of Abaton series continues John Claude Bemis's reimagining of Pinocchio in an action-packed adventure that celebrates friendship, tolerance, and the power of being yourself.

Members Reviews:

Never a Dull Moment

The excellent sequel to The Wooden Prince, Lord of Monsters is jam packed with action, and it weaves mystery with several twists. John Claude Bemis constructs a vivid, magical world and characters with good values. . . some villains excepted. It's a good page-turner, and of course it leaves you ready for the third installment.

Compelling magical story with a powerful message

Not since Harry Potter has a book been so magically exciting. You'll get lost in the lush settings, beautiful and strange. Pinocchio is such a sweet, happy-go-lucky character that you can't help but cheer him on. Lord of Monsters is the second book of the Out of Abaton series, but does a nice job of presenting a tidy story all on its own. Bemis has done a wonderful job in presenting a story that is so relevant to our current state of affairs that children will not miss the message of equality: Abaton has imprisoned unattractive citizens who were not behaving as they should and were labeled as monsters. Pinocchio is able to convince the nobles that these "monsters" are every bit as worthy as other citizens, and he is able to convince the monsters that they can shed that monster label, leave the prison, and function as productive members of Abatonian society. Only Lazuli and Pinocchio as children can see the truth of the situation with their young perspective. Pinocchio, as an automa, has the added personal experience of seeing the world as a marginalized person. This book should be required reading for young middle school students.

I really enjoyed the first book

This is the second book in the Out of Abaton series. I really enjoyed the first book, The Wooden Prince, but I think this one is quite spectacular. Those who read THE WOODEN PRINCE will remember that it ends with Pinocchio transforming into a real boy. In the LORD of MONSTERS, Pinocchio must learn to adapt to being human at the same time as heâs figuring out his new responsibilities as a ruler (prester) of Abaton, along with his friend Lazuli, daughter of the former leader of Abaton, Prester John. Two things set this story apart. The incredibly imaginative cast of characters and plot devices are unparalleled. Also, themes of inclusion and tolerance are crucial to the climax.