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Acea and the Animal Kingdom (Acea Bishop Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kyle Shoop (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
Welcome to the Animal Kingdom - where mystery, magic and adventure roam free!

Twelve-year-old Acea Bishop was always the nerdy kid who would rather go to the library during recess to read about animals instead of playing basketball like the other boys. Now, after waking up inside of an ancient kingdom strangely resembling a zoo, Acea is running from those same animals he used to love reading about.

Worse yet? Acea's not just on a quest to get home - his mom and the dad-he-never-knew are both being held hostage inside by an evil sorcerer with a vendetta. Realizing that his odds of survival and freeing his parents are slim, Acea raises an army of animals to combat the sorcerer and regain control of the kingdom.

Follow Acea as he travels through the exotic zoo habitats and unlocks the secrets of the kingdom's mysterious past that hold the key to his fate. Acea has secrets. Big ones. He just doesn't know it yet.

Fans of the Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, and Fablehaven series will enjoy this new 5-star trilogy!
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Acea Bishop
  3. Print length
    307 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 12
  6. Accessibility
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  7. Publication date
    December 3, 2013
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***5 Star Rating***"Acea and the Animal Kingdom is an exciting adventure that brings to life a world of animals that children will love.Kyle Shoop delivers a delightful adventure that presents a unique concept and brings to life a cursed kingdom. The story dives straight into the adventure as the opening moments set up the mystery when Acea wakes up in a place that is certainly not his bedroom. The mystery is explored as Acea learns about the kingdom and the curse that plagues it, but the greatest aspect of the mystery involves his own family. Each step he takes in his journey helps him move towards becoming a hero. He meets several characters that act as mentors or guides that help along the way, with each providing a specific piece of information that contributes to the larger battle against the sorcerer." - ReadersFavorite.com

About the Author

Kyle Shoop is a multi-genre author of compelling stories. His new "Senses of Love" series is a romance series that provides rewarding and inspirational stories. The Sound of Love is the first book in the series. The Sight of Love is the second book. Both are now available and can be read in any order. 

Kyle is also the author of the Acea Bishop Trilogy, which is an action-packed fantasy series. All books in that trilogy are now available, with Acea and the Animal Kingdom being the first book.

At a young age, Kyle was recognized for his storytelling by being awarded the first-place Gold Key award for fiction writing in Washington State. After spending several years volunteering in his wife's elementary classrooms, he was inspired to write the Acea Bishop Trilogy. He is now motivated to finish his the new romance series. In addition to writing novels, Kyle is also a practicing attorney.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BH89U1O
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 12
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Acea Bishop
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Kyle Shoop is a multi-genre author of compelling stories. His new "Senses of Love" series is a romance series that provides rewarding and inspirational stories. The newest book - THE TOUCH OF LOVE - is now out! It tells two intertwined love stories spanning generations from WW2 to modern day. The books in the Senses of Love series may be read in any order, as each are standalone stories.

Kyle is also the author of the Acea Bishop Trilogy, which is an action-packed fantasy series. All books in that series are now available, with Acea and the Animal Kingdom being the first in the series.

At a young age, Kyle was recognized for his storytelling by being awarded the first-place Gold Key award for fiction writing in Washington State. After spending several years volunteering in his wife's elementary classrooms, he was inspired to write the Acea Bishop Trilogy. He is now motivated to share the compelling stories in his new romance series. In addition to writing novels, Kyle is also an attorney.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written, with a story that deftly builds and is exciting. Moreover, the book is great for young people, and one customer notes it includes fun facts about various animals scattered throughout the pages.

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11 customers mention "Enjoyment"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with several noting that each book in the series gets better, and one describing it as one of the best middle-grade novels.

"...Great book. **Update**..." Read more

"...is an imaginative tale that follows the young hero, Acea, on a fun quest...." Read more

"...It is not surprising then to find this novel is fun, exciting, a little scary, imaginative, unique, relatable and educational; in short, all the..." Read more

"...Good read. Highly recommended." Read more

5 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it exciting and deftly built, with one customer noting its easy-to-follow narrative structure.

"...The story shares all the emotions that a 12-year old would have going through these experiences and I found that this bonding with the character's..." Read more

"Acea and the Animal Kingdom is an imaginative tale that follows the young hero, Acea, on a fun quest...." Read more

"...then to find this novel is fun, exciting, a little scary, imaginative, unique, relatable and educational; in short, all the things you want from a..." Read more

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3 customers mention "Age range"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for young people, with one mentioning it's great for kids due to its educational value, and another noting that audiences of any age can enjoy it.

"...value of this book is not surprising given it was inspired by elementary school students, and it is woven into the fabric of the story so well it..." Read more

"...It was well written and I feel it was very age appropriate and at the same time audiences of any age can really enjoy it. Good read...." Read more

"...a little awkward but we still enjoyed the book and recommend it to other young adult readers." Read more

3 customers mention "Educational value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational, with one mentioning fun facts about various animals scattered throughout the pages.

"...There is plenty of mysteries to uncover that keep the pages turning...." Read more

"...It has the perfect mixture of puzzles for the main character to figure out as well as action to move the story along...." Read more

"...There are literally dozens of fun facts about various animals scattered throughout the pages, the knowledge of which helps Acea achieve his goals...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well written and easy to read, with one customer noting it is written in the first person.

"...It's written in the first person from the perspective of a young boy named Acea, and the reader follows him through all these different adventures..." Read more

"...Acea and the Animal Kingdom is a fun ride and an easy read, which will take you back to simpler times when your only worry was..." Read more

"I loved every minute of it. It was well written and I feel it was very age appropriate and at the same time audiences of any age can really enjoy it...." Read more

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  • Machine Gun Kelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Imaginative and fun to read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2013
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    Being that this was the author's first book, I was surprised about how well written it was and how well the story and style flowed together. It's written in the first person from the perspective of a young boy named Acea, and the reader follows him through all these different adventures as Acea enters "doors" on his quest to return home. I especially liked how the author effortlessly and intuitively answered questions the reader would have as the story progressed. The story shares all the emotions that a 12-year old would have going through these experiences and I found that this bonding with the character's emotions kept the story moving at a fast pace. There is plenty of mysteries to uncover that keep the pages turning. Wow - I can't wait to read this book to my grand-daughter as our first "real" book. Charlotte's Web will now need to be 2nd :-). I love books that make you feel good about life and this one does just that. I'm actually too busy to take the time to write reviews and its the specialness of this book that motivates me to write this one.
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  • Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013
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    We have been reading Acea and the Animal Kingdom every night for the past week as a family. It is incredible how quickly we become re-immersed in the story each night. My kids really enjoy the anecdotal facts about the animals and especially the feeling they are on an adventure of discovery. My oldest daughter seems to sense when a punch line is coming, she'll often interrupt with her idea of what is going to happen. Great book.

    **Update**
    We probably let the kids stay up too late while we finished this book :-) I didn't think my girls were going to be that interested in an adventure featuring a boy, but they were enthralled. Now, days later, my five year old daughter still seems wrapped up in the Animal Kingdom. Her favorite room is definitely the Jungle. My favorite is the Safari room; I think we all got goosebumps as the events unfolded while Acea was surrounded by Nero.

    Thanks for including the 1st chapter of book 2, Acea and the Seven Ancient Wonders! At least I'll have some time to go the zoo and capitalize on their new wonderment of animals :-)
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  • Natalie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative Hero Quest
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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    Acea and the Animal Kingdom is an imaginative tale that follows the young hero, Acea, on a fun quest. It has the perfect mixture of puzzles for the main character to figure out as well as action to move the story along. The story deftly builds and reveals Acea's backstory and the legends of the story world. The story comes to a satisfying conclusion while still leading into the next book.
    I wasn't a huge fan of the factual details about various animals thrown in here and there. For me it took me out of the story. But others may find it interesting and not be bothered by it.
    I think this story would likely appeal most to late elementary and early middle school.
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  • Christopher Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars One of best middle-grade novels I've seen
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2013
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    Have you ever heard of Kyle Shoop? That's okay if you haven't. He's a young attorney/author with his first novel just recently published. Acea and the Animal Kingdom is a middle-grade novel about a boy who loves (most) animals. He wakes up one morning in a strange and somewhat frightening place. He soon learns the truth about where he is, a magical realm known as the Animal Kingdom because every person there has been turned into an animal by the angry wizard who ruled the kingdom. Now, it's up to Acea to traverse each area of the Kingdom seeking keys, gifts, and the truth if he is to break the curse and return home. Some of the animals want to help and return to their former lives, but some have sided with the evil Sorcerer Vesuvius and will do anything they can to keep Acea from reaching his goal.

    Even though it only Shoop's freshman endeavour Acea and the Animal Kindgom is one of the better novels for young readers I've seen. Shoop is already a terrific storyteller, with a wonderfully vivid imagination which will suck readers into the novel for a fun, slightly scary, always exciting, emotional ride. This novel is clearly written for a young audience, and more specifically for Shoop's wife's elementary school students. It is not surprising then to find this novel is fun, exciting, a little scary, imaginative, unique, relatable and educational; in short, all the things you want from a middle-grade novel.

    A very famous author, once said, "Writing imaginative tales for the young is like sending coals to Newcastle. For coals" (Neil Gaiman, M is for Magic). That said, Acea and the Animal Kingdom perfectly captures the imaginative nature of the young audience for which it is written. It succeeds in this because it does not create imagination for readers, rather it invites them to share in the author's and Acea's own imaginative adventures. During these adventures readers can experience highs and lows, excitement and fear, danger in the face of adversity and shelter in the comfort of good friends.

    One of the absolute necessities of a good story, is the relatability of its characters to readers. Acea is definitely not the typical 12 year-old , but then, he doesn't need to be. He is curious, good-natured, and brave. He accepts the reality of the magical kingdom he is thrust into with the perfect mix of wonder and practicality, noting things with a childlike simplicity like, "These magical aquarium tanks are huge!" (p. 21) He is what I believe most children wish themselves to be. This is not to say he is perfect. Acea makes many mistakes along his journey, and he only succeeds through the help of various friends, which is exactly what makes Acea a great hero. He is a special boy, no doubt about it, but he is imperfect in many ways just like every other 12 year-old, and not 12 year-old, alive.

    Last, but certainly not least, this book is great for kids for its educational value. There are literally dozens of fun facts about various animals scattered throughout the pages, the knowledge of which helps Acea achieve his goals. For example, did you know that bats actually have great eyesight in the light? Or that the blue whale is the largest animal ever to exist on Earth? I didn't before reading this. The educational value of this book is not surprising given it was inspired by elementary school students, and it is woven into the fabric of the story so well it doesn't even seem like learning. Not only is it educational in terms of school and facts, it also teaches about friendship, family, believing in yourself, and never giving up. All lessons readers of any age could use in their lives.

    I recommend this book to any children interested in animals, magic and adventure (who am I kidding, what kid doesn't like those things?). But don't get discouraged if you're an adult (let's face it if you're reading blogs you're at least adultish), Acea and the Animal Kingdom is a fun ride and an easy read, which will take you back to simpler times when your only worry was saving a magical kingdom of animals from evil sorcerers so you could be reunited with your family. And who hasn't been there?
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  • Joshua Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for young people
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2013
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    I loved every minute of it. It was well written and I feel it was very age appropriate and at the same time audiences of any age can really enjoy it. Good read. Highly recommended.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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    Great story that awakens a person imagination
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  • jshop
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
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    I'm reading this book to my two older children, ages 11 and 9. They really like it. There are some minor spelling errors and the wording of several of the sentences are a little awkward but we still enjoyed the book and recommend it to other young adult readers.
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  • Kent H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Each book gets a little better. I really enjoyed reading them
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017
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    I just finished Kyle's Acea series. Each book gets a little better. I really enjoyed reading them.
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