The Kingdom Keepers
Disney after Dark

Perhaps Ridley Pearson wrote this with knowledge; Perhaps Ridley Pearson wrote this with love. But Ridley Pearson didn't seem to write it with skill. There is so much pointless running around. So much knowledge that just appears in the characters' heads without the reader learning where it came from. Gaps remain big enough to drive a truck through. Sure, a sequel could be driven through those holes, but it leaves an unsatisfying book. The structural purpose of the other children remains vague; it seems as if Pearson could have written the book with only the protagonist and perhaps one other sidekick. Gary Littman does a good job of making almost every character, especially the five child all very irritating in their tone of voice and manner. I didn't really like a one of them. No, there are much better things to read/listen to than this sad little piece of fantasy fiction.

Okay, when I learned about what it was about, I thought that it would be REALLY, REALLY good. I just thought the idea was clever (it's about Disney characters gone bad at night in the park). But then I read it, and I realized I just didn't like the characters, or the way it was written...sorry. But......more

Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com Five young teens living in Florida get the opportunity of a lifetime--they're each going to be turned into a DHI, or a Disney Host Interactive, to guide visitors throughout the park. The five teens--Finn, Charlene, Willa, Philby, and Maybeck--are a varied assortmen......more

Don't let it fool you... The simplicity of this book should not eclipse its creative elements. For among that simple story structure is a quite clever premise easily discounted as childish. Written for young adults, it unashamedly panders to fans of Disney Parks, most specifically THE MAGIC KINGDOM.......more

YESSSSS! 1000/5 stars! I was impressed with how much action he packed into this book. I loved how real it felt! It was almost like I was another member, solving the clues and trying to fight off Maleficent with them! I just HAVE to start the second book soon! Ridley Pearson definitely left me wantin......more

A fun thriller for Disney fans! A group of kids who are being used as the models for holographic hosts at Walt Disney World discover that they are the only ones who can stop the Disney villains from taking over. I liked the kids, and the action, and the inside look at the Magic Kingdom. Pearson clea......more