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Little do the heroes know but while the battle rages for control of the mountain, the Spartans are in full advantage in the land battle in Akrotiri. Just as things are starting to look like it will all work out, an ancient power awakens and the difference in power between Ausar and this new foe is like a canyon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is little hope for the people of Minoa and now Ausar struggles to keep his family alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003ci\u003eBlack Sands\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e says it is \"A sure bet for young readers who may be cultivating interests in ancient history, \"and \"a fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historical comic series.\" School Library Journal Reviews says that readers will appreciate the blend of ancient history and comic book storytelling. It has been compared to other Middle Grade series titles such as \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNaruto\u003c\/i\u003e manga, and many more. \u003ci\u003eBlack Sands\u003c\/i\u003e is a series most black youth are hungry for. 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Their path leads them across the fertile hills of Canaan, but all is not well in the tranquil land. Nephilim giants have dominated the region and their alpha is challenging Rah directly for a fight to the death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat will happen to the god king? SLJ says that The First Pharaoh is sharply laid out, high contrast compositions; and manga influenced Illustrations. 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Ausar uses all of his skills to protect his family as they are forced to fight terrifying ancients and during the battle, he is gravely wounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen they finally reach Minoa, Ausar needs time to recover before they set out to explore the coast of Cypress. While he is away, Seth, Auset, and Nehbet meet the Queen. It is at this time that they realize there is a god-touched within the city. A young boy named Menes, who wields the power of Magma. This complication leaves many questions to be answered but before they can figure out the details, an invasion begins. 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