The Secret History of Tom Trueheart - Softcover

Beck, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061152129 ISBN 13: 9780061152122

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2008

Synopsis

Will Tom ever have a story of his own?

Tom Trueheart's six older brothers are famous. They go on exciting quests in the Land of Stories to complete tales the Story Bureau assigns them. Tom stays at home with his mother. But when his brothers fail to return from their latest adventures in time for Tom's twelfth birthday, a letter from the Story Bureau arrives . . . addressed to Tom. Only he can venture into the Land of Stories to find out why his brothers haven't completed their missions. Tom packs his bags and kisses his mother good-bye. He's about to discover a tale of his own. . . . How will it end?

About this title

About the Author:

Ian Beck is the creator of many picture books for children and of the novel The Secret History of Tom Trueheart. He lives in England.

From AudioFile:

The Trueheart clan has seven sons, six of whom are often called on to enter the Land of Stories and bring stories to an exciting conclusion. Tom, the youngest, and the only one not named Jack, worries that he lacks the bravery to carry on the family's tradition of bringing exciting exploits and happily-ever-after endings to the Land of Stories. Ian Beck has woven several well-known fairy tales into this novel, putting a new spin on some of our best-loved stories. John Curless narrates with flair, humor, and excitement. His smooth transitions from adventure to adventure and his facility with accents will keep listeners engaged in identifying the source tales. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061152129
• ISBN 13: 9780061152122
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368