Cameron Battle and the Escape Trials
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Overview
Fans of Rick Riordan will lose themselves in the exciting world of Chidani--where the last descendant must fight to save the world!
After his first adventure as the Descendant, Cameron can't sit through seventh grade classes. Especially when his mother is still trapped in Chidani and his father is still missing. But he encounters a particularly nasty bully in his new school, and it doesn't take long for Cameron and his trusty friends Zion and Aliyah to realize that the troubles of Chidani won't stay away for long.
With the Book to guide them, Cameron and his crew end up transported to Chidani sooner than anticipated--and the gods and goddesses they encounter don't intend to make Cameron's journey easy. Can he finally outwit and outlast the villainous god set on destroying their worlds?
Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this middle-grade fantasy celebrates the triumphs and challenges of a boy finding his path to greatness.
In this sequel to Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms, Cameron and his friends return to Chidani and continue their quest to save the world.
Commercial, action-packed middle grade fantasy from promotable author: Jamar is a former middle school teacher with his PhD in Literature. He hopes this series will amplify and represent Black boys who feel different--a theme close to his heart and one he speaks about with passion and enthusiasm.
A strong entry in the middle grade market: This series continues to fit right alongside bestsellers like the Rick Riordan presents titles, this book introduces new concepts, like the isolated enclave of the Chidani, which has notes of Wakanda from Black Panther.
Compelling American history angle: The well-researched lore in this book addresses themes and events from American history before tying them into the fantasy world, which will have excellent school and library appeal.
Involves West African American mythology and history based on research and the author's own heritage: Chidani is a rich fantastical location rooted in the traditions of Igbo oral-storytelling. The narrative is also rooted in the African American experience with cultural details that have been passed down in Jamar's family over generations.
Exciting author with significant growth potential: Jamar speaks so compellingly about his own experience as a reader, writer, and teacher, and has connected with countless booksellers, teachers, and librarians. His first book was selected as an Indies Introduce title, and we are eager to keep promoting him with the continuation of this commercial series.
This installment in the thrilling series is a surefire delight that complements all fantasy shelves.
Readers who appreciate hard-fought battles, mythical worlds and a courageous young Black protagonist will be grateful for this conclusion of Cameron's adventures in Chidani.
A sentimental, action-filled fantasy.
A thrilling, imaginative adventure that kids are sure to love! As immersive as it is fun, you'll feel you're tagging along with Cameron, Zion, and Aliyah the whole way through.
Perry has a gift for creating dialogue and writing fast-paced, suspenseful scenes that will both enchant readers and leave them wincing in empathy. Cliff-hanger endings abound that will have students begging for more.
- Title: Cameron Battle and the Escape Trials
- Author: Jamar J. Perry
- Series: Cameron Battle
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 240
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781547608690, 9781547613342, 1547613343, 1547608692
- Resource ID: LLS:9781547608690
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T15:18:35Z
Jamar J. Perry is the author of Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms. He received his PhD in literacy education, language, culture, and social inquiry from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before, he taught middle school language arts for four years, where the majority of the students were Black boys. Like Cameron, he hopes that one day all Black boys can understand how magical and joyful they really are, no matter how different they may feel.
Twitter: @jamarperry
Instagram: @jamarjperry
www.jamarjperry.com