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Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology: A middle grade fantasy adventure (Adventures of the Brotherhood Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Edward Torba (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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An Ancient Prophecy...and A Hidden World He Never Knew Existed.

When 14-year-old Matt Monroe’s ordinary summer vacation is interrupted by a series of mysterious red lights floating over his family’s rural Pennsylvania farm, he quickly finds himself catapulted into a fantastical adventure in a magical world filled with dangerous monsters.

After he unearths a golden ring and a set of strange wooden tablets in his great- grandfather’s dental chest, Matt stumbles upon an ancient prophecy that leads him to the dimension of Paragon. With the help of his older brother and five loyal friends, they must face off against deadly foes, defeat a terrifying enemy, and unravel the truth behind the shadowy Secret Society of Odontology.

With an epic battle looming on the horizon and their friendship stretched to the breaking point, will Matt and his friends be the saviors the world of Paragon needs?

With timeless themes of friendship, love, and courage, Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology is gripping middle-grade fantasy that whisks readers into an unforgettable, epic adventure.

Perfect for fans of JK Rowling, Rick Riordan and Eoin Colfer.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 1
    Adventures of the Brotherhood
  3. Print length
    314 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 6
  6. Publication date
    November 20, 2018
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Edward Torba's Adventures of the Brotherhood Series
Edward Torba's Adventures of the Brotherhood Series
Edward Torba's Adventures of the Brotherhood Series
Edward Torba's Adventures of the Brotherhood

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"In Matt Monroe and The Secret Society of Odontology, author Edward Torba's refreshing authorial voice shines through and keeps readers riveted from the first to last page. This is a classic and well-written story of the forces of good versus evil."
--- Writer's Digest

The book evokes the feel of an unexpected summer breeze, the freedom of riding a bike, and a time in your life when you believed in the possibility of unearthly adventures."
--- The US Review of Books

"Themes of family, love, and good versus evil are highlighted in Matt's quest, while the descriptive narrative is imaginative. The Secret Society of Odontology is an engrossing tale of good battling evil in a mystical world, and is suitable for young teenage fans of light fantasy."
--- Clarion Book Review

"This book starts out fun from the very beginning... The characters keep moving throughout and the story never has the chance to get boring or let the reader down... The ending is truly spectacular and for one, was not at all what I was expecting. I would definitely recommend this book to others."
---Ionia Martin, Top 500 Reviewers for Amazon.com

About the Author

Edward Torba graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, and received a B.S. degree in biology in 1973 and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1977. He has been a general dentist for more than thirty-five years, practicing in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His lifelong hobby has been writing. Publications to his credit: The Magic Trip and Boys Club Guide to Youth Football.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JR4QGQX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ All Points Press; 2nd edition (November 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1158 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 ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Edward Torba

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Edward Torba is the author of the Matt Monroe middle-grade fantasy-series. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in biology in 1973 and a D.M.D. in 1977. He has been a general dentist for more than thirty-five years, practicing in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His lifelong hobby has been writing.

Publications to his credit: The Magic Trip, Boys Club Guide to Youth Football, Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology and now, Matt Monroe and the Haunted House, and Ned the Nerd.

Learn more at www.EdwardTorba.com.

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Saya Jacaranda
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s lovely
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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“Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology” by Edward Torba is an amazing fantasy novel that is full of mesmerizing and treacherous events. Sometimes, you might even forget that it is only a 14-year-old boy going through all of this. This book just shows how quickly life can turn around and become and incredible adventure that you won’t be able to forget and that will change your life. I really enjoyed reading this book more than I expected. I fell for the main character Matt who will have to go through a magical world full of dangerous monsters and traps. I can only recommend reading this book. It’s lovely.
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J Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent adventure for Teens
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
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What started out as an ordinary summer for Matt Monroe and his friends up in Pennsylvania turned into anything but. Strange lights appear out over the fields and even stranger creatures are only the beginning. Matt finds some treasures from his Great-Grandfather and unknowingly sets in motion a quest to save the world. Matt, along with his friends, gets transported to a magical land where they will have to use their wits, bravery and courage to survive. A fine adventure story with fantastical world-building and a strong good vs. evil theme. This is a book I could see my 13-year-old niece enjoying, she likes a good adventure story. The relationships between the teenagers is also a focus, they have to build upon their friendship and develop stronger bonds of trust if they will ever be able to return home. Very well written, even with the frequent mention of dentistry facts.
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Laura
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
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What a fun book! The Secret Society of Odontology, just the title alone grabs you and makes you want to know more. It's a fun adventure story for kids / young adults, featuring some kids who stumble upon a mysterious old club involving their grandfather, related to when he was in dental school to become a dentist. As if that wasn't enough intrigue, you've also got UFOs and mysterious creatures (Bigfoot? and a hairless animal type thing?) scurrying about. The writing is fun and easy to read, and the story moves along nicely, keeping the reader engaged and wanting to know what on earth is going on. A fun YA read!
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Lorenza Seldner
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad. Just too much dentistry...
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
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Matt Monroe is your typical boy at the beginning of the story. One that is reluctant to brush his teeth –despite his dad being a dentist –and tries to stay out of trouble and hang out with his friends. That is until he sees some strange lights in the sky, and later becomes part of an alternative reality in which he is the “chosen one.” He must sort all kinds of dangers to defeat evil.

While the premise is not awful, and I can see pre-teens engaged in it, the writing was a bit tiring. First, there was the constant referencing to dentistry which bewildered me. Until I read that the author has been a practicing dentist for over 30 years. A few hints here and there are fun, but the subject was quite recurrent. Then, the dialogues and descriptions felt predictable –although the story in general, especially the ending, was not –the author revealed too many details about the characters. Instead of letting the audiences figure it out a bit, the prose expresses every single gesture. I understand that it is intended for young audiences; authors cannot be too poetic. Still, a little bit of art in this sense would’ve been appreciated.

Not bad, not great.
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Mercedes Diaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Middle-Grade Read - Or for the adults that still love YA
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
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I just really love YA/middle-grade novels that focus around fantastical elements and Matt Monroe is something really special. It goes far beyond the standard good always wins motif, Matt, his brother, and their friends are really put to the test. They rely on each other, and at times it is the only thing that moves them forward while it other times it seems like the very thing they struggle with.

Although the age range of the characters seems to give it a YA status, it doesn’t quite read like most Young Adult fiction. I’d say that it definitely fits the middle-grades though, grades 6 through 8 would do well with this book. It is a window into typical young teen life until, of course, they all end up in Paragon.

I would definitely read something from Torba again and will definitely recommend this book to younger readers.
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JoJo Maxson
4.0 out of 5 stars Secrets must come to light for evil to be conquered.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019
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Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology by Edward Torba are geared towards teenage boys. Matt Monroe is fourteen and is recovering from a serious illness. He witnesses abnormalities in his little farming community that most of the adults write off as military experiments. He is sure they are UFOs and they are searching for someone, but whom? Prophecies are coming true and the stakes are too high to ignore. Will Josh, Matt, and their friends solve the clues needed to save those they love?

Who knew there could be a mysterious dental society that the secrets of the world rested upon? Edward Torba gives dentistry a new respect when he writes a teenage thriller centered on a group that takes on an evil most would shrink from. Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology is a complex web of mystique, teen drama, and stepping to do what is right.
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Amy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for Budding Readers!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019
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“Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology” is a super fun read that will really take your children away on an unforgettable and very exciting adventure! My 9-year-old son was seeking something a little bit different than some of the books that he is really used to, and when I read up on the reviews about this one, I really thought it would be something that would strike up his little imagination! I was quite right! He read this book so fast and was asking if I could find him similar books that he could delve into! Matt Monroe is a fun and likable character that your kids are sure to love! I’m most certainly looking forward to providing more of these books for my son.
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