Olivion's Favorites (2) (Marvelous World) - Hardcover

CLE, Troy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1416942165 ISBN 13: 9781416942160

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

When Louis Proof collapsed in pain in front of his uncle's store, he thought he was going to die. Instead he awoke in Midlandia, a place of the impossible.

Almost as soon as he arrives, three eNoli -- people who look human but are otherworldly -- try to kill him. In fact, it seems as if everyone in Midlandia is trying to kill Louis and the other two human teens, Cyndi Victoria Chase and Devon Alexander. The three are Favorites. If they survive Midlandia, they will have great powers. That's a big "if," though.

Louis must find Cyndi and Devon, who've been flung to different parts of Midlandia. Only when the three are together will Olivion's Gate appear. Then they will be able to cross the Gate, meet the Olivion, and return home. The three teens must also pay attention to everything on their journey. It is not enough to be a Favorite; they need to learn how to use their newfound abilities. Tremendous challenges await them at home. But as they're about to learn, those challenges are only the beginning. A threat is coming that is greater than anyone -- human or eNoli or iLone -- can imagine....

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 5–8—This book is billed as "Volume 1.5" in the series, meaning that it provides background for and overlaps with The Marvelous Effect (S & S, 2007). Louis Proof, a 12-year-old African American, finds himself in the magical and confusing world of Midlandia, along with Cyndi and Devon. The children get to know its residents, the often-enigmatic energy beings called Celestial Entities. Conflicts between two warring groups of CEs soon involve the children, who learn that they are to become "Favorites" of the powerful being called Olivion and that they will be divided between the groups of CEs. It becomes apparent that the war between the CEs will soon move to Earth, and that it's up to the children to protect their home planet. Action moves at an almost-dizzying pace as the youngsters travel through Midlandia and meet a variety of friendly and unfriendly CEs—and some who are both. Readers of the first volume might enjoy seeing how Louis gains his magical powers, but the jumpy and conversational narrative style, combined with the large cast of CEs, may confuse readers new to the series. While Cle has created an unusual magical world, his characters remain flat and their quest won't involve readers' emotions.—Beth L. Meister, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1416942165
• ISBN 13: 9781416942160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352