and is shot by another archer, who turns out to be a member of Captain Teancum's party. Big Damn Heroes: After being rescued from Amalickiah and their rescuer being killed, his murderer prepares to kill Jim and Garth.In the period we see, he's become king of the Lamanites after years of backstabbing to get there and is preparing to march on the Nephites. Big Bad: Amalickiah, the Nephite-turned-Lamanite fascist.Annoying Younger Sibling: Jenny plays this role, only coming along because she threatens to tell their mom what Jim and Garth are doing.And Now You Must Marry Me: A ten-year-old Jenny is forced to be a potential concubine for Amalickiah, since among other things, her blond hair and white skin make her the only one of her kind in ancient times.Done on purpose, since the whole point is striking when least expected. Anti-Climax: Instead of a final battle, Teancum sneaks into Amalickiah's tent at night and kills him in his sleep.Aliens Speaking English: Lampshaded and justified.Tropes appearing in Tennis Shoes Among The Nephites: A world where danger and suspense are a way of life. Join Jim, Garth, and Jim's pesky little sister, Jennifer, as they journey in a land where the names Helaman, Teancum, and Captain Moroni are more than just words on a page. Following a faded Indian legend, Garth and Jim accidentally stumble upon a mysterious passageway hurling them into another world - an ancient American world. Through an unusual chain of events, these two opposites become fast friends. He's spent so much time studying the scriptures and thick books on archeology that he can't carry on a normal conversation with other kids. What's more, he enjoys having a bad attitude about everything - especially about church. The first book of the Tennis Shoes Adventure Series.
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