Legends unite by Anh Do

Legends Unite by Anh Do is the fourth book in the exciting and engaging Rise of the Mythix series. The story begins with a violent battle between the frightening three-headed Cerebus and the heroes. Unfortunately, Minh the Minotaur has been knocked out, Jimmy the Griffin is in hiding waiting for the opportunity to strike and Kelly the Unicorn has been left alone to fight for their survival. They eventually escape with Stanley their supportive offsider and head back to Capitol City. Once there they are provided refuge by Jimmy’s brother and wife, but it may not be as safe as they think. Meanwhile the evil Collector and his partner in crime, Crickshaw, are plotting a dastardly act to draw the Mythix out of hiding. By painting the moon in three separate parts during a lunar eclipse, the Collector has forced the heroes to try to find each part hidden all over the city. Without the moon the weather becomes destructive and causes havoc all over the country. The trio plan to go in search of each painting after receiving insider information as to where they are. They successfully achieve this but not before their mythical powers and their friendship are put to the test in all sorts of ways. The Collector will stop at nothing to rid the world of the Mythix and unleashes another terrifying creature, his once loyal Aitkin transformed into Medusa. Jimmy succumbs to the Medusa’s power and the story will be continued.  

Anh Do writes with a great understanding of what will appeal to middle grade readers. This illustrated series is exciting, full of danger and drama, as well as in this latest book, a hint of a developing attraction between Kelly and Jimmy.

Themes: Fantasy, Myths, Dystopia, Adventure, Power, Good vs Evil, Friendships, Danger, Families.

Kathryn Beilby