JUVENILE FICTION
176 Pages, 6 x 9
Cloth, $16.99 (US $16.99) (CA $18.95)
Publication Date: October 2012
ISBN 9780985481001
Rights: US & CA
Move Books (Oct 2012)
Reveling in mysterious destinies and dangerous adventure, this novel for middle schoolers follows Thomas Hawkins, a student no different from his peers at the Lost Preparatory Academy for Boys, until a man with a wooden leg appears and Thomas must leave the life he knows or chance not reaching his next birthday, which is only days away. After years of scaling the school’s rooftops, engaging in swordplay and treasure hunts with his friends, and fighting-off blood thirsty pirates, this imaginary world suddenly becomes all too real. And as if a close encounter with a pirate isn’t enough, Thomas discovers a brother he never knew and a gift that will eventually save both their lives: he can make maps come alive.
“Tom Hawkins must find the most powerful weapon ever created and save the world . . . with many a sword fight, swamp dog, and dragon along the way. Fantasy-loving boys (and girls) will be enthralled by this slim, action-packed tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
V. L. Burgess is an author and two-time RITA Award nominee who loves to spend time outdoors when not writing or poring over ancient maps and looking for adventure. She lives in East Dorset, Vermont.