I have outlined the seventh book, but i really feel so grateful to the readers that i felt it a little unfair if i was the only one who decided how this whole world was going to come to a close, he later goes on to explain how it will work. Below is a list of ridley pearsons kingdom keepers books in order of when they were originally released. It features human characters as well as disney characters from the parks. This gripping hightech tale will thrill every kid who has ever dreamed of sneaking into walt disney world after hours and wondered what happens at night, when the park is closed. Hacks her way through several disney firewalls to figure out the overtakers plan. He is a mixture of the minotaur from greek mythology and the mayan bat god, camazotz. Finn whitman is the main character in the kingdom keepers series and is the leader of the kingdom keepers. Disney after dark a fivestar rating because of the connections i found with the characters and myself throughout the entire story. He was the first to cross over as a dhi and the first to go all clear. The characters in the series can be characterized into two main categories. Disney in shadow follows the five teens, finn, philby, willa, charlene, and maybeck as they search to find wayne, their mentor and head imagineer who has mysteriously gone missing. Kingdom keepers is a series of childrens novels written by american author ridley pearson, where the main plot of the story is how it follows five teenagers who are holographic hosts in the disney theme park, that battle disney villains at night to keep them from taking control of the. For more than three years, theyve done little more than surveillance missions into the disney parks after dark.
Kingdom keepers disney books disney publishing worldwide. This page lists characters appearing in the disney novel series the kingdom keepers and its sequel series the return. Because of that gift, she is very valuable to the kingdom keepers but also a threat to the overtakers. It features five young protagonists battling against villains known as the overtakers for control of the parks. The kingdom keepers is a series of childrens novels written by american author ridley pearson. Finn is the smartest one in the kingdom which earned him the position of the leader of the group. Disney after dark is the story of 5 teens hired by disney to become holograms that walk around the park as guides. Chernabog is said by philby to be the most powerful demon walt disney ever created. He is the demon in the last scene in fantasia, night on bald mountain. My favorite scene in kingdom keepers is when finn comes face to face maleficent. However things arent as they seem when finn wakes up in a dream or at least he thinks its a dream in disney confronted by wayne. Disney at dawn is the second book in the kingdom keepers series set inside the walt disney world resort, written by ridley pearson and published by disney book group, and was released on august 26, 2008. Jessica lockhart, better known as jess or jez when under a spell, is a fairlie like amanda.
It was published on april first 2014 by disneyhyperion. He is ruler of the overtakers, and appeared in kingdom keepers ii. List of characters here you can view all of the characters in the kingdom keepers series. The tale begins as the unsuspecting models begin waking up in disney world as their dhi counterparts while their physical bodies sleep. Finn whitman is an ordinary highschool student who lives in orlando near walt disney world. A girl of the same age who helps finn locate the other four dhis in their real life aspects. Maleficent has been killed off for real, tia dalma has been captured, and chernabog is trapped forever in the underground labyrinth. Maleficent, a mysterious group of characters called the overtakers is plotting to destroy disneys beloved realm, and. Here you can view all of the characters in the kingdom keepers series. Due to this, i have put what he had done in the books in a timeline. The daughter of wayne, helps the kingdom keepers reach places and areas inaccessible without employee keys. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the kingdom keepers.
Ridley pearson, in addition to the peter and the starcatchers series with dave barry, is the awardwinning author of the kingdom keepers disney after dark, the kingdom keepers disney at dawn, and steel trapp. The kingdom keepers is a popular book series for kids, teenagers and adults, written by ridley pearson and published by disney hyperion. Concerned wayne has been abducted by the overtakersdisney villains, who along with other disney characters, take over the parks. Disney after dark is the 2005 childrens fantasy fiction novel written by ridley pearson and illustrated by tristan elwell.
A group of middle school students selected by disney to serve as models for an experimental holographic. However, they also serve as keepers of the kingdom, protecting disney world and presumably the world at large from an evil plot coordinated by disney villains. The kingdomkeepers wiki is a fandom books community. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. We understand that you have a new series in the works that will be based at epcot and the kingdom keepers characters will continue on. Although the kingdom keepers are initially suspicious of her, she quickly proves herself and becomes a gobetween for the keepers to communicate with both her father and the other disney characters. Storey mings interactions with the male kingdom keepers become this when book seven reveals that shes ursula in disguise. Finn whitman is the leader of the dhiskingdom keepers. Pirates leave the pirates of the caribbean ride to chase the good guys, and the dolls from its a small world turn into evil biting menaces eerily singing their famous song. The unsung writing duo behind marvels biggest movies. This is an open casting for a kingdom keepers lets read. A guide to the kingdom keepers series disney books. Author ridley pearson announces new kingdom keepers. Disney at dawn by ridley pearson tells a fictional story about 7 kids named finn, philby, maybeck, charlene, willa, amanda, and jess.
The adventures continue in the newest kingdom keepers novel, out now. She used to be possessed by maleficent but finn freed her. Apr 06, 2020 kingdom keepers was a ya series begun in 2005 by author ridley pearson which is made up of seven main books, and a trilogy followup series, which follows five teens who are chosen to play the. I made a short trailer based on one of my favorite books, kingdom keepers.
The kingdom keepers series began in 2005 with the kingdom keepers. Five young teens tapped as models for theme park guides using a new hologram technology developed by the disney imagineers find themselves pitted against disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of walt disney world and the stability of the. View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest. Hes a reliable friend and holds the group together when times are tough. Pearsons amount of detail and background knowledge about walt disney and walt disney world theme park itself impressed me, a disney fanatic, and i found myself entirely. The kingdom keepers audiobooks listen to the full series. These kids are trying to defeat disney villains, who are called the overtakers, that come alive at night in the disney parks. The kingdom keepers is a book series written by ridley pearson. The main characters are finn, willa, maybeck, philby, charlene, jess, and amanda.
Parents need to know that the kingdom keepers is a great adventure for disney fans, but may frighten younger children with its portrayal of disney characters gone bad. She desperately wants the clue but she knows what will happen if she comes in contact with it. Maleficent and chernabogs prison break is successful, but the disney characters are pitching in to help the kingdom keepers in the battle against evil. She was in charge of solving what each clue meant with philby. He comes up with creative solutions under pressure thanks to quick thinking and courage. Led by the scheming witch, maleficent, a mysterious group of characters called the overtakers is plotting to destroy disneys beloved realm, and maybe more. He and four other teenagers from the area willa, a shy girl with.
Author ridley pearson announces new kingdom keepers sequels. Other characters include wayne, wanda, and the overtakers. Apr 06, 2020 the cast of characters, or the kingdom keepers as it were, fight to protect the parks and the outside world from these disney villains come to life. Walt disney world, located in florida, is the brain child of famous cartoonist walt disney. We understand that you have a new series in the works that will be based at epcot and the kingdom keepers characters will continue on in it. Ridley pearson updating kingdom keepers series to match. Jun 28, 2004 disney after dark is the story of 5 teens hired by disney to become holograms that walk around the park as guides. But in real life is based on chernobog the slavic god of the night. Set at walt disney world in orlando, florida, the story follows five children who have been chosen to serve as park tourguides using a new hologram technology called disney hosts interactive dhis. Disney in shadow is the third book in the kingdom keepers series set inside the walt disney world resort, written by ridley pearson and published by disney book group, and was released on april 6, 2010. Disney after dark, disney at dawn, disney in shadow, power play, shell game, dark. Kingdom keepers insider is a free app available on android and apple products, with which you can access exclusive info, participate in a variety of challenges, and help. Jacob created this runddisney kingdom keepers marathon themed race.
Individual novellas that take place within the universe of the kingdom keepers include unforeseen and the syndrome. Jesss fairlie gift is clairvoyance, the supposed power of being able to dream events from the future. Readers of the series are able to help write the last book on the kki app and website. For more details about what is in store for the kingdom keepers, read what pearson had to say when my children and i interviewed him last week at walt disney world. Disney in shadow he is also the author of the young adult thrillers steel trapp. Willa is one of the original dhis but is the person who had crossed over the least amount of times before meeting the others.
A common complaint of the series is that despite being set at disney world and disneyland, most of the disney characters outside of the villains only get. He has written more than twenty bestselling crime novels including killer view and killer weekend. In the 4th book she is arrested when she falls into a trap laid by the overtakers and hacks into the dhi server to check activity. The insider is the final book in the kingdom keepers series. He has brown hair, green eyes, is slim, and is about 54. Power play is an amazing novel for readers of all ages. A third kingdom keepers series has recently been confirmed. Imagingfinn whitman, an orlando teen, and four other kids are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests through the park. I love the suspense of the pair in combat and fighting. Hes not sure why he is the chosen leader, and sees himself as an equal to the other dhis. In the kingdom keepers series, five teens have been chosen to act as models for holographic guides at walt disney world. The theme parks of walt disney world offer so many new attractions, sites, and characters.
With the adventures set forth in the first books now behind them, kingdom keepers 3. Despite not being beautiful like charlene, willa is the person who is part of a love triangle with maybeck and philby. The kingdom keepers is a series of novels for young readers, written by ridley pearson and published by disney hyperion. The books follow the adventures of five teens as they battle against the overtakers of the disney parks the first series is made up of seven books. He has also written more than twenty bestselling crime novels, including killer view and killer weekend. This study guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of kingdom keepers. The kingdom keepers senior year in high school is almost over. Disney after dark is the first book in the kingdom keepers series set inside the walt disney world, written by ridley pearson and published by disney book group, and was released on august 29, 2005. It is so hard for maleficent to keep her hands off of the last clue. The kingdom keepers is a popular book series for kids, teenagers and adults, written by ridley pearson and published by disney hyperion in the kingdom keepers series, five teens have been chosen to act as models for holographic guides at walt disney world. Ridley pearson, in addition to the peter and the starcatchers series with dave barry, is the awardwinning author of the kingdom keepersdisney after dark, the kingdom keepersdisney at dawn, and steel trapp. A group of five children chosen as models for disney host interactive dhi are holograms. This is a list of characters from the kingdom keepers, a series of childrens novels by ridley.