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    The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

    Written by Rick Yancey

    Narrated by Paul Michael

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    Alfred Kropp was just trying to survive high school when his guardian uncle gets him roped into a suspicious get-rich-quick scheme that changes his life forever: stealing Excalibur-the legendary sword of King Arthur. But after Alfred unwittingly delivers the sword into the hands of a man with enormously evil intentions, he sets off on an unlikely quest to try to right his wrong and save the world from imminent destruction. This gripping, fast-paced, hilarious novel is both a thrilling adventure story and an engaging account of one boy's coming of age.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJan 10, 2006
    ISBN9780307284501
    Author

    Rick Yancey

    Rick Yancey is the author of The Monstrumologist, The Curse of the Wendigo, The Isle of Blood, and The Final Descent. He is also the author of The Fifth Wave series. Rick lives with his wife Sandy and two sons in Gainesville, Florida. Visit him at RickYancey.com.

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    Reviews for The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

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    • 4/5
      breath taking book
    • 4/5
      Alfred is a giant of a teenager whose world is turned upside down when he helps his uncle steal a giant sword from the office of a wealthy CEO for a shadowy character named Mogart. The story is at times very sad, but generally quite good, full of adventure and Arthurian legend and surprisingly realistic characters. Something I would have enjoyed quite a lot as a kid.
    • 3/5
      A very solid tale, especially for young adults. A bit of Arthurian legend, some nice spiritual overtones, page-turning action. Highly recommended for 6-8 graders.
    • 5/5
      The book was well written and there was even a few surprises in the ending. Although you could have guessed what was going to happen in some scenarios, the book kept you reading. Within the first couple chapters there was a surprise when (Spoiler!!!) the Uncle was killed. Alfred seemed to get over it a little fast, the uncle being his only family. Again as I did with the 3rd book i recommend Rick Yancey's "The 5th Wave".
    • 2/5
      I listened to this one on audiobook and there was never a moment where I was dying to know what would happen. It was rather short(and thus relatively painless) but I didn't particularly enjoy any of the characters -- in fact, I found most of them rather annoying. I am not a huge fan of retellings of the Camelot/King Arthur story but I can understand why fans of that genre might enjoy this one.
    • 3/5
      I'm not a big fan of King Arthur and all the various tales and spins that have come out on the original story. Having said that, this was a rather engaging story, mostly because the main character (Alfred Kropp) didn't know much about the "lore" of Arthur, didn't much care and was constantly surprised at what was happening around him. I'm still debating if I'll go further with this series, there were some things that bothered me about the book, including the fact that Alfred seemed to have little intellectual curiosity and if I understand the way the series is going he's supposed to be working with people trying to preserve history. Its only going to work if he gets interested in history and learns some things as he goes along. Like I said, still debating on whether to read further in this series.
    • 4/5
      Alfred Kropp has the worst luck. He's big (but not good at football), sometimes clumsy, and he doesn't say anything right (especially to girls). Then his guardian Uncle asks him to help steal a sword from his employer. It sounds like an easy million dollars to make, but now Alfred's luck has him running from murderous thugs, working with an ancient order of Knights, and fighting to save the world.Rick Yancey intertwines history, mythology, fantasy, action, and adventure with a realistic, likable, and worthy protagonist to introduce this series. Students in grade 7 and above and fans of Alex Rider, Daniel X, Maximum Ride, and Young James Bond will appreciate the well-timed action and humor, as well as being able to handle the sometimes brutal violence and swordplay.
    • 5/5
      Alfred Kropp is an oversized accident waiting to happen. Even though he has no friends and is a total "wimp", things start to heat up when he steals the sword of Excalibur. Awesome story! 5 stars
    • 4/5
      Alfred Kropp is a misfit, his mother has died of cancer and his uncle is his guardian. His uncle ropes him into a get-rich-quick scheme that ends in his Uncle's death and Alfred's conviction that he has done something terribly wrong. This conviction strengthens when he begins to have dreams, terrible dreams of death and destruction. When one of the men who tried to stop him comes to him he feels a need to get involved.It's a good read, occasionally stretched my (rather flexible) suspension of disbelief but otherwise not a bad read at all.
    • 2/5
      Fast-moving story about a young orphan boy who agrees to help his uncle steal a sword so he won't go into foster care. Alfred ends up finding out the Knights of the Round table as he tries to outsmart (in a fumbling sort of way) evil Ferrari-driving villains. Would recommend to teen-age boys and King Aurthur lovers.
    • 5/5
      This one grabbed me from the first page and dragged me through in one sitting. I was doing laundry, and when the dryer buzzed I got up and set it to air dry so the clothes wouldn't wrinkle. When it buzzed again, I just let the clothes wrinkle!
    • 4/5
      This is a really entertaining YA novel about a kid who unwillingly steals Excalibur and then has to save the world. I loved it and would have read it in one sitting if I hadn't had some things I just had to get done. As it was, I finished it in two.I can't wait until my son reads it. I think he's going to love it. I think any kid would. There are some gruesome scenes but nothing too graphic, and several characters die, so it's sort of sad, but no more so than the last Harry Potter.One side note though, to really enjoy the novel, kids should at least know the basics of Arthurian legend.
    • 2/5
      This is an adventure tale based on Arthurian legend, aimed mostly at 10-13 year olds. There are some battle scenes, a lot of talk about fancy cars, very little talk about the Arthurian myth, and a main character I could not relate to at all. I will not continue reading the series.
    • 5/5
      Nice .
    • 4/5
      Narrated by Paul Michael. *SPOILERS* In this action-packed novel, the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur carries on in contemporary times. The revered sword has the ability to conquer nations and confer incredible power. A secret band of knights is charged with its protection. Unaware of the sword's history, Alfred is roped into stealing the sword for Mogart, a fallen knight. This act sets off a violent worldwide chase involving the knights and a secret international agency. Alfred gets involved when one of the knights, Bennacio, contacts him and brings him along on the chase. Alfred, a shambling underachiever, turns out to have a blood connection to the knights of the roundtable and the quest for the sword has a transforming effect on his self-image.
    • 3/5
      An action film in book format, complete with wild car chases, helicopters, secret agents, sawn-off shotguns, severed heads, and - excalibur. Alfred Kropp, a mixture of Harry Potter and Alex Rider - both squeezed into one (he's large) - is destined, literally its foretold, to save the world. Poor Alfred keeps losing things; people he loves, his lunch, what little confidence he has. Like Harry and Alex, he's fifteen, reluctant to be a hero, and much more ingenious, honest, pure-hearted, dependable and observant than anyone else. Especially those who are trained to be all those things. Apart from the image of so many butterflies pinned to a tree by needles, this would make a good film too, and it's probably in the making. This doesn't seem to be part of a series though, as Alfred goes through the seven-book-series-of-action in one book. Still, a great afternoon's read for the book consumer, even if it's a tough time for Al.
    • 4/5
      Great adventure! I read the 5th wave and loved Rick Yancey's writing style. It's easy to get into and the characters are great too. Felt something was missing but that might be romance which has been something I've gotten used to expecting from all the YA books but there wasn't time for love in this book, just fast paced action. Very enjoyable.
    • 4/5

      I have put off reading this book for years, but have finally given in and read it. Why did I wait so long?? It was really good; full of action and a hero that I actually wanted to succeed. The links to King Arthur give it a similar feel to Percy Jackson, with his links to ancient myhology. I have just found that it is the first of a trilogy, so I am going to read the others; they have so much to live up to. A really fantastic read for boys especially.
    • 5/5
      What do you get when you combine the chivalry and honor of Arthurian legends, the fast (and fancy) cars of James Bond, and the adventure of Indiana Jones? Meet Alfred Kropp, and average 15 year old with an average life…who just happens to save the world from annihilation. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider! Great beginning to a fantastic series! Ages 13+ *Book Two is Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon.*
    • 3/5
      Nerd boy saves the world. Lots of violence, a bit of language. Heads roll and fly and bounce around. Know this before you recommend it to others. It seems not to have upset the large group of 4th grade male fans, but it did annoy me now and then. I really don’t like to have characters in children’s books lose their heads during sword play.
    • 4/5
      This book should be made into a movie. It would be so awesome. There’s car chases, sword fighting, damsels in distress, theft in a high security building, travel overseas, spies, it’s just awesome! It’s got everything that makes a great movie! Alfred is a 15 year old bumbling boy. He’s not very good at anything, his mother just died of cancer, he’s living with his uncle, he gets picked on at school, and all he really wants is to sit at home and listen to his music. Instead he has to help his uncle steal Excalibur for a bad guy, and then afterwards, he works with super-secret organizations to get it back. It was very good. It has a slow start, but then once the action starts, it just doesn’t stop.