A Dark Inheritance (UFiles, Book 1) (1) - Softcover

D'Lacey, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0545608783 ISBN 13: 9780545608787

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks, 2014

Synopsis

When Michael Malone unexpectedly saves a dog's life, he discovers something extraordinary: He can alter reality. He is quickly recruited by UNICORNE, a secret organization dedicated to investigating strange and paranormal phenomena. He agrees to join under one condition: UNICORNE must help him find his father, who vanished three years ago.

Michael's first task is to solve the mystery of the dog he saved -- a mystery that leads him to an eccentric and sickly classmate and a young girl who was killed in a devastating accident. But the deeper Michael ventures into the strange world of UNICORNE, the quicker danger seems to find him. Is Michael strong enough to harness his newfound ability, complete the tasks set before him, and find his father?

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About the Author

Chris d'Lacey is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including the New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles series; the Dragons of Wayward Crescent series; the UNICORNE Files trilogy; and The Erth Dragons series, The Wearle, Dark Wyng, and The New Age. Chris lives with his wife, Jay, in Devon, England, where they are at work on his next book.

From Booklist

When Michael discovers he can alter reality, he catches the attention of the secret society UNICORNE. Its representative, Mr. Klimt, claims to have information about the disappearance of Michael’s father. He offers to share information in exchange for Michael’s help, but Michael soon discovers a deadly secret lurking in his own town. From ghosts to mental powers to dragons to androids, best-selling author d’Lacey throws a lot of things into this first volume of the UFiles series. The plethora of ingredients means that no one element, including the characters, is explored in very much detail, but the story moves along quickly and keeps readers guessing. Though Michael spends much of this volume confused as he trips over one bizarre twist after another, and he and his sister occasionally seem too adult for their years, they are likable and readers will have no trouble rooting for them. Fans of d’Lacey’s fantasy-heavy Last Dragon Chronicles series may be caught off guard by the sci-fi focus, but with tantalizing adventures yet to come, it’s likely they will stick around for future installments. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: D’Lacey has a built-in audience after his Last Dragon Chronicles series hit the New York Times best-seller list. Don’t be surprised if they turn out for this series, too. Grades 5-8. --Snow Wildsmith

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0545608783
• ISBN 13: 9780545608787
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304