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The second entry in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman!Jax Opus knows he's not like other kids. And it isn't his skill on the basketball court or his test scores that set him apart. No, Jax is different because he can hypnotize people. In fact, he might be the best hypnotist the world has seen in a very long time.You would think Jax would be happy about this. But really? It's ruining his life. He and his family are hiding from a master hypnotist who wants Jax out of the picture . . . forever. And the FBI is also starting to ask questions about Jax and his abilities. Jax thinks life might be getting a little better when a very rich, very powerful man asks him to help out with something. The reward will be great. And the price -- well, the price is that Jax starts taking on the man's memories. And some of them are pretty deadly.#1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman keeps the thrills coming and the adventure nonstop as the past and the present collide to build a memory maze that Jax Opus may never escape. . .
Author Notes
Gordon Korman was born in Montreal, Canada on October 23, 1963. When his 7th-grade English teacher told the class they could have 45 minutes a day for four months to work on a story of their choice, Korman began This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall. He was also the class monitor for the Scholastic TAB Book Club, so he sent his novel to the address on the TAB flyer, and a few days after his 14th birthday, he had a book contract with Scholastic.
By the time he graduated from high school, he had published five other novels and several articles for Canadian newspapers. He received a BFA degree from New York University with a major in Dramatic Writing and a minor in Film and TV. He has written over 75 books for children and young adults including the Swindle series, The Juvie Three, and two books of poetry written by the fictional character Jeremy Bloom.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-6- Well-plotted with clever dialogue, the second installment in this highly absorbing series features Jax Opus, a young hypnotist, taking on some new and disturbing powers when he agrees to help an old, rich, and powerful man. Jax takes on the man's memories, which lead him down a dangerous path. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Wunderkind hypnotist Jackson Opus and his family are trying to lay low in the wake of Dr. Elias Mako's election-tampering campaign. Jax's burgeoning mesmeric gifts draw unwanted attention, especially after an elderly billionaire hires Jax to prolong his life using a dangerous hypnotism technique. Tween boys will enjoy this second engrossing mystery's relatable narrator, quirky secondary characters, and fast-paced plot. (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A new identity cant keep Jackson Opus and his parents out of harms way.After refusing to help Elias Mako and his Sentia Institute mesmerists rig an election in The Hypnotists (2013), Jax and his parents move from New York City to Haywood, Connecticut, and change their name from Opus to Magnus. They are in hiding from Mako and his young thugs with the help of Axel Braintree, head of the Sandmans Guild (a kind of 12-step group for hypnotists to keep them on the straight and narrow). But its hard for Jax to keep his head down when his color-changing gaze and an offhand comment can send anyone into a mind-controlled trance. When dying media tycoon Avery Quackenbush, whos on to Jaxs identity, approaches the middle schooler with an offer he cant refuse, Jax takes on the task of hypnotizing Quackenbush to extend his lifeagainst Braintrees advice. But if Quackenbush has figured out who Jax is, can Mako and the FBI be far behind? Though its less hypnotism and more telepathic mind control that acts as a catalyst to the tale, Kormans second light and action-oriented tale about Jax Opus will please fans of the first or his other short suspense trilogies. Though theres not much character depth, and its a bit slow at times, there are still a couple of surprises.Not Kormans best but good for a summer read. (Suspense fantasy. 9-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
In this sequel to The Hypnotists (2013), Jax and his family are relocated to a quiet town and boring lives under the watchful eye of Axel Braintree. But with Jax's powers of hypnotism, life doesn't stay boring for long. Jax unintentionally becomes a chess champion and draws the attention of eccentric, ailing multimillionaire Avery Quackenbush. Quackenbush, almost 100, offers millions to Jax and his family if the boy will try to hypnotize him to slow down his metabolic functions, thereby prolonging his life. This requires a deeper hypnotic power than Jax has ever experienced, and leads him to connect viscerally with Quackenbush's own emotional memories, putting Jax in danger once again. Jax is a likable, plucky hero who wants to do good despite the forces working against him. This is a clever, engaging second volume infused with enough action and suspense to draw readers back, and enough emotional depth and compassion that readers will root for their hero throughout.--Booth, Heather Copyright 2014 Booklist
