Author: Chris Heimerdinger
ISBN: 1555031315
Publisher: Covenant Communications, 1989
Age: 10-14
Genre: Fantasy
Summary: Jim Hawkins has a bad attitude about everything, including church. Garth Plimpton is the exact opposite, he’s spent so much time studying scripture and books on archeology that he can’t even carry on a normal conversation with other kids. Through an unusual chain of events these two boys becomes the best of friends and embark on a remarkable journey into a time and place beyond their imagination. Join Jim, Garth and Jim’s sister Jenny as they travel into a world where danger and suspense are a way of life.
Read A-Likes: Fablehaven, Tennis Shoes Series, and the Hunger Games series.
Personal Thoughts: This book is written by an LDS author, with LDS elements and is very popular among tweens, teens and even adults. It is a fun, engaging adventure for anyone, which will capture you from the very beginning and not let go. This book is the first in a series of 11 books.
Did you like this series as much as Fablehaven? I never really got into Tennis Shoes. I'm glad 11 finally came out. I worked in an LDS bookstore and I had people asking me about 11 for years.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a chance to read Fablehaven yet...it's on my list for this semester (since I now have an excuse to take the time to read it), but I have to admit I LOVE the first 4 books of the Tennis shoes series. I got to busy to finish the entire series, but I know my sisters are thrilled about the new book! :D
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