The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey is the first book in a series (3 so far) aimed at young adults. Alfred is a 15-year-old who lives with his uncle after his mother dies. He lives a pretty boring life as a school outcast due to his large size. One day, his uncle approaches him to ask for help with a plot. A mysterious man has asked Arthur's uncle, the night watchman at an apartment tower, to break in and retrieve a sword from the office of the owner of a tower. Arthur is able to complete the theft, although it involves a harrowing escape from some strange men. Arthur later finds out that the sword is Excalibur, and when he has to protect the sword, trouble follows.
This book was very fast paced and full of action. Alfred is well-developed as a character, an ordinary boy doing extraordinary things. Another interesting point is the juxtaposition of the modern luxuries (Arthur travels in a Ferrari for example) with the elements of the King Arthur story. I look forward to eventually picking up the sequels.
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