--- product_id: 4425431 title: "Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises: The New York Times Bestselling Quest Through Ancient Mythology (Ages 8-12)" price: "VT4560" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4425431-seven-wonders-book-1-the-colossus-rises-the-new-york store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises: The New York Times Bestselling Quest Through Ancient Mythology (Ages 8-12) **Price:** VT4560 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises: The New York Times Bestselling Quest Through Ancient Mythology (Ages 8-12) - **How much does it cost?** VT4560 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4425431-seven-wonders-book-1-the-colossus-rises-the-new-york) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises: The New York Times Bestselling Quest Through Ancient Mythology (Ages 8-12): 9780062070418: Lerangis, Peter, Norstrand, Torstein, Reagan, Mike: Books Review: Great Read- incorperation of atlantean myth and The seven wonders of the ancient world - I picked up this book after finishing the last Riordan book. I was a little hesitant at first, not having read anything but this author. First chapter was a little slow to start, but as I continued into the story I was hooked. I loved the use of Atlantean backdrop, as segue into the Seven Wonders of the World. I think the book is fast paced and well written, the story flowing easily and addictively. I would definitely read this book with my class and can't wait for the next in the series. Other reviewers complaining about the detail, is misleading. I do not feel that the details detracted from the readability but rather established a colorful imagery to the story. I especially liked that the protagonist is not the one with all the power/brains/brawn but rather the "thread" that ties all the characters together. I for one am now going to explore other works from this author! Great Adventure! Review: A fun read - I read and listened to this book on my Kindle which may account for some of the comments I make below. This is the story of Jack McKinley and some others kids who find out that they the descendants of Atlantians and are all about to die, oh but they all get superpowers before they kill over. It may not sound like it, but I liked this book. It’s very middle grade and sometimes annoying, but overall quite entertaining. When I first heard of this new series it was compared to the Percy Jackson series, but I don’t think that is a good comparison. I think this story is something a little different. The only character I really fell in love with in this first book, I haven’t read the others yet, is Jack. Not that the other characters weren’t likable, but Jack was the only one who seemed to be in touch with reality. He seemed accessible to me beyond this world of mythology and magic in a way none of the other characters were. While this story is very clever and full of action, is lacks sophistication and with good reason. This is a story about kids battling against the world to save their lives. These are not hormonal teens, yet, caught up in adult activities, but kids just trying to get through the day. I like that there is a real sense of innocence to this story that many middle grade and YA story just don’t have. The mysteries, the history, and all the clues of this story were really cool. Some things were a discovery for me while quite a few were not. It didn’t take me long to figure out what was happening each time a new problem arose, but I will admit there were some turns I didn’t see coming. The descriptions in this story and the world building were pretty good, but sometimes I had trouble figuring out which literal direction things were happening in. On the plus side, I thought the illustration were a nice added touch. Throughout the book there is tons of humor to lighten a mood when needed. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mythology, history, and is willing to read middle grade fiction. The kids should really enjoy it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,542,247 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #827 in Children's Greek & Roman Tales & Myths #1,691 in Children's Interactive Adventures #5,839 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Book 1 of 5 | Seven Wonders | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,881) | | Dimensions | 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.6 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 006207041X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062070418 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 2013 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | | Reading age | 9 - 13 years, from customers | ## Images ![Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises: The New York Times Bestselling Quest Through Ancient Mythology (Ages 8-12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61db29LkDuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read- incorperation of atlantean myth and The seven wonders of the ancient world *by E***A on April 19, 2013* I picked up this book after finishing the last Riordan book. I was a little hesitant at first, not having read anything but this author. First chapter was a little slow to start, but as I continued into the story I was hooked. I loved the use of Atlantean backdrop, as segue into the Seven Wonders of the World. I think the book is fast paced and well written, the story flowing easily and addictively. I would definitely read this book with my class and can't wait for the next in the series. Other reviewers complaining about the detail, is misleading. I do not feel that the details detracted from the readability but rather established a colorful imagery to the story. I especially liked that the protagonist is not the one with all the power/brains/brawn but rather the "thread" that ties all the characters together. I for one am now going to explore other works from this author! Great Adventure! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun read *by T***E on June 27, 2014* I read and listened to this book on my Kindle which may account for some of the comments I make below. This is the story of Jack McKinley and some others kids who find out that they the descendants of Atlantians and are all about to die, oh but they all get superpowers before they kill over. It may not sound like it, but I liked this book. It’s very middle grade and sometimes annoying, but overall quite entertaining. When I first heard of this new series it was compared to the Percy Jackson series, but I don’t think that is a good comparison. I think this story is something a little different. The only character I really fell in love with in this first book, I haven’t read the others yet, is Jack. Not that the other characters weren’t likable, but Jack was the only one who seemed to be in touch with reality. He seemed accessible to me beyond this world of mythology and magic in a way none of the other characters were. While this story is very clever and full of action, is lacks sophistication and with good reason. This is a story about kids battling against the world to save their lives. These are not hormonal teens, yet, caught up in adult activities, but kids just trying to get through the day. I like that there is a real sense of innocence to this story that many middle grade and YA story just don’t have. The mysteries, the history, and all the clues of this story were really cool. Some things were a discovery for me while quite a few were not. It didn’t take me long to figure out what was happening each time a new problem arose, but I will admit there were some turns I didn’t see coming. The descriptions in this story and the world building were pretty good, but sometimes I had trouble figuring out which literal direction things were happening in. On the plus side, I thought the illustration were a nice added touch. Throughout the book there is tons of humor to lighten a mood when needed. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mythology, history, and is willing to read middle grade fiction. The kids should really enjoy it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great series *by L***G on February 27, 2025* Purchased for my Grandson who enjoys reading, he loved it so much he has read the whole series now. He is 9 years old. ## Frequently Bought Together - Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises (Seven Wonders, 1) - Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon (Seven Wonders, 2) - Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift (Seven Wonders, 5) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4425431-seven-wonders-book-1-the-colossus-rises-the-new-york](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4425431-seven-wonders-book-1-the-colossus-rises-the-new-york) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*