Marvelous world.

the marvelous effect

369 pages

English language

Published Aug. 14, 2007 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

ISBN:
978-1-4169-3958-0
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Strange things are happening on Earth, and twelve-year-old Louis Proof discovers that he is one of the few people able to see--and combat--the responsible beings, who came from Midlandia, the planet at the center of the universe, to continue a battle that rages there. Louis Proof is an ordinary kid. He loves listening to hip-hop, racing radio-controlled cars, and hanging out with his best friend, Brandon. Then a mysterious letter invites him to visit the local junkyard. There he finds a secret, underground amusement park like no other in existence. This is the best day of Louis's life. The park even has the most amazing race course for radio-controlled cars. Louis starts racing right away. It's a close contest; he's about to activate his nitro boost to take the lead, when... This is the worst day of Louis's life. Without warning or reason, thirteen-year-old Louis Proof falls into a coma …

2 editions

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Heroes -- Fiction
  • Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
  • African Americans -- Fiction
  • Fantasy