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Amos the Amazing Kindle Edition

by Jorah Kai (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 45 ratings

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Experience the runaway hit Steampunk and Sword & Sorcery novel that debuted as an Amazon Best Seller, now available as a dramatic audiobook narrated and voice acted by award-winning VO Christian Neale!

What happens when you take an almost-famous D&D dungeon master with a history of headlining major music festivals and breathing fire in the circus and send him to a mountain in China to sit alone with his own thoughts? A new epic solarpunk fantasy novel, somewhere between a 'Chinese Rock 'N Roll Harry Potter' and a 'Darker Alice in Wonderland.'

Finding time can be difficult in today's hypermodern world. Making time, however, can be magick.

In 2038, in the SOLARPUNK futuristic city of Chongqing, a dangerous story gets told that threatens our entire multiverse.
The world's spiciest ice cream, a trip to Chongqing's rural countryside, & a strange collection of curious belongings begin this unforgettable tale that mixes Solar Punk science fiction and high fantasy for a thrilling modern fairytale about a boy who risks his soul to chase a 9-tail fox into the dreamlands for the adventure of a lifetime and the chance to save his family.

"Amos the Amazing is different from the stories I have seen before. It makes me feel the unique charm of a new narrative story that blends Eastern and Western cultures in a mysterious world of whimsy full of wild imagination and unforgettable characters, and I believe that children will love it." - 停云 Xiao Hua Hua, Senior MG/YA Editor, Chongqing Publishing Group, Publisher of Massive Sci-Fi Bestseller "The Three-Body Problem"

"In this coming-of-age story, Amos grows to think of others more as he runs a race to save his soul and his grandfather's life. While this book falls into the YA (Young Adult) category, I think it carries appeal for readers of all ages who enjoy the magic of childlike wonder. Amos the Amazing is highly imaginative and action-packed with well-choreographed fight scenes... which Jorah Kai accomplishes with finesse! I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages who enjoy books like Harry Potter or the Percy Jackson series. If you are ready for adventure and enjoy exploring new fantastical worlds safely from home, this one is for you. I give it a hearty 5 stars!"
– Donna Sundblad, author of Dragonborn

"A fun YA coming-of-age solarpunk fantasy that's oozing with creativity and imagination." - Marie Sinadjan, ‘Humans Media’

"I absolutely adore Amos. Like Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings." @book_st_gram

"My favorite book of the year." - Brooke Auckerman @BrookLovesBooks23

"Full of excitement, adventure, and magic" - @lisabookishlife

"Once it got me turning the pages, I simply couldn't stop. For me, that was the theme of Taoist thought, which gets me every time I encounter it in the wild. It is so beautiful -- and here it is, like finding grass growing from glass. For other readers, the element that snags and pulls the imagination into this story might be one of a hundred others. That's kind of this book's magic…" - @Donasbooks

"Amos the Amazing is a bedazzling and delightful adventure through a world of wonderment and imagination. The world Jorah Kai has created is full of colorful characters, layered historical depth, and cultural splendor—a recipe for pure literary amazement! This book is a wordsmith's wonderland and a poet's playground that weaves a love for everything Chongqing into a tale that is sure to become an international classic."
– Garrett H Jones, Author, and Publisher of Amos the Amazing

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKK13NKC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ More Publishing (October 31, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5552 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1959604872

Best Sellers Rank: #2,328,676 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #262 in Children's Steampunk Books
- #5,821 in Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books
- #15,749 in Children's eBooks (Kindle Store)

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Someone once told Jorah Kai to write what he knew, but since he was 12 and knew very little, the avid reader set off on a lifelong journey to master a variety of esoteric subjects. He’s been a lifelong student, martial artist, musician, English teacher, writer, newspaper columnist, editor, web designer, dance music producer and touring DJ, black rock city existential detective and philosopher, fire-breathing gypsy circus performer, standup comedian, and family man; which offered many profound insights into the human condition before uprooting his life and moving to a city of 34 million people halfway across the planet.

Jorah Kai has been an English teacher in Chongqing, China, since 2014 and editor for iChongqing, an English news desk for the 34 million-person cyberpunk metropolis, since 2018. He was the first Canadian journalist to report on the early Chinese outbreak and lockdown in 2020 and wrote a syndicated diary column for Chinese and Canadian (CTV News) audiences which was expanded and published in 2020 as his first novel, the epistolary tale ‘The Invisible War’ (Kai’s Diary) by Chinese New World Press in English and Chinese, which became an Amazon Bestseller for China Books and then Canadian press Royal Collins in English for a second edition. On October 31, 2022, Kai released his second book, a solarpunk fantasy novel he describes as somewhere between 'Chinese Harry Potter' and 'an especially psychedelic Alice in Wonderland.'

Kai enjoys conversing in foreign languages because it’s more mysterious, and he enjoys playing guitar and eating pizza as much as he hopes you love his books. He lives at the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Yangtze and the Jialing, with a large and loving family for many years as a human being and then forever after as the most immortal of all supernatural beasts, a writer.

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Tianyi

A trippy ride throughout a solarpunk Chongqing and a fantasy realm beyond

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023

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I came into the book knowing almost nothing but was curious because I saw the author Jorah Kai live in China and doing some interesting stuff over here. The book surprised me by being a very trippy experience into the mix of fantasy adventure, set against a futuristic solarpunk Chongqing city (where Kai lives). In its essence, the book is a growing-up story of the titular Amos, a rascal of a boy, who somehow ends up saving the entire world and picks up many friends along the ride.

During this tale you will visit a myriad of strange places, meet a host of odd characters with quirky personalities, and although sometimes the pace feels a bit rushed, the story forges on to the eventual, but very rewarding finale, where many of the strands are woven together. There is also a short interlude of communist mice theory at the very penultimate scene before the finale for any socialist bloc fans enjoyment :)

The two worlds of high fantasy and futurist Chongqing seem to be held together by an invisible thread, and there is also an Assassin's Creed-like overarching metanarrative with some of the characters occasionally bleeding into each other's stories -- or are they actually part of the same story after all?! Very little of it is still explained in this first installation of the book series, which gives the reader just enough to pique their interests, setting up the scene perfectly for follow-up tales in the same universe. Rumour has it that the second installation is already in the works (well, not much so as you can already read a preview chapter of it), and I hear the tone is going to be much darker, which I like.

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022

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This book is about a clever and mischievous young boy, and the writing is pure word art. I was mesmerized by the carefully constructed suspenseful sentences. And, once drenched and saturated in Mr. Kai's writing style, I developed an insatiable appetite for more.
The story goes from a tale told by an old man in a bookstore to a fever dream in a grandmother's house and slings us into a world of mythical, magical snarling creatures that keep our hero Amos on his toes.
Amos is a joker, but a child, a smart mouth, and scared. At times he thinks he might be dead and in the afterlife. And we, the reader, are also a bit wobbled from time to time about where he stands.
The end left me gasping for the next installment, with more polished writing and adventures of Amos nuzzling in the back of my mind. I highly recommend this book for both adults and young adults alike.

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Marie Sinadjan

Fun and oozing with creativity and imagination

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022

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I picked this up because I haven't really read anything solarpunk or involving Chinese folklore before, but it turned out to be more than just that. There's a lot going on in this book — and it's not a bad thing, though it might get overwhelming and/or confusing for some readers. I'm pointing all these out because I'd like other readers to take a chance on this book, even if it might seem a bit unwieldy and quirky at first! It's really quite interesting and enjoyable, with lots of surprises, and even gorgeous maps and illustrations.

Genre-wise, aside from solarpunk fantasy I'd place this as coming of age, and YA here is more of the full spectrum of middle grade to upper YA rather than just one of those, given the varying ages of the principal characters. There are also some adult literary references too. Just take the author's word for it: this is an 'epic solarpunk novel somewhere between Chinese Harry Potter and an especially psychedelic Alice in Wonderland.' That's it, that's the genre, and as someone fond of genrebending and genre mashups, I actually enjoyed it.

The narrative style also seemed to have a lot going on, and it actually took me a while to really get into the groove. Once I kept in mind that we're mainly in the POV of a 12-year-old with so much energy and a wild imagination, however, the thought-chunky, almost whimsical approach made sense.

If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read that's just oozing with creativity and imagination, then this novel might just be for you.

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Amos certainly is Amazing - Great Book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023

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"Amos the Amazing" by Jorah Kai is a delightful children's book that captivates young readers with its enchanting tale. The story revolves around Amos, a young magician who embarks on a magical adventure. Kai's vivid descriptions transport readers into a world filled with wonder and excitement. The characters are endearing, and Amos's journey of self-discovery is inspiring. The book's pacing is perfect for young readers, keeping them engaged from beginning to end. With its heartwarming message about believing in oneself, "Amos the Amazing" is a charming and enchanting read that will leave children eager for more.

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brussowoo, Ottawa Canada

Rare and great pleasure

Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2022

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This book is a gorgeously written tale in imaginative literature. It is exciting, adventurous, well-printed, full of illustrations, and a pleasure to read. The brilliant choice of descriptive words and language used by Jorah Kai make this a great book for young adult readers to expand their vocabulary on. The descriptive writing, colorful language and poetic techniques create a compelling and interesting coming-of-age story that could be a relatable parable of all of our unique journeys through the challenges of our lives. The story about how it was written, and the cross-cultural China and Western folklore and fairy tales are very interesting and it feels like a homage to many classic fairy tales, mixed with the futuristic and optimistic 'Solarpunk' take, it's a great story to inspire us through troubled times. 5 Stars!!!

Amazon Customer

A fun adventure through a Solarpunk world!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2023

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Wonderfully creative and vividly evocative.

Islander

What a gifted writer!

Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2022

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What a beautifully crafted first book….. absolutely amazing! The reader is drawn in through all of the senses and with its laugh out loud moments, 5 stars seems hardly enough for this little masterpiece! Take yourself or your family on a memorable and magical trip this Christmas!

Jodie lennon

Amos the amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2022

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Another pleasure in being gifted an arc of a book I was surprised by. Amos the amazing was a young adult coming of age story that I quite enjoyed.

Kai did an amazing job at the world building aspect of the book and I absolutely adored the character that was Amos. I enjoyed the book thoroughly it was kind of Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings both franchises which I love. It was a creative spin of Solarpunk meets medieval the first of that type of genre I’ve read.

It’s not a book I’d normally go for in the bookstore as I tend to stray away from the YA section but I was delighted to be gifted the chance to read and review the book. The book is currently available on Amazon!

Happy reading x

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