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Overview

From the creator of the Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world?created as a refuge from a dying Earth?that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of Atherton: a humble fig grove; a mysterious highland world of untold beauty and sinister secrets; and a vast wasteland where he must confront an unspeakable danger that could destroy the people of Atherton. When Edgar discovers a book which contains the history of Atherton's origins and ultimate apocalypse, his world?quite literally?begins to turn inside out.

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The world of Atherton consists of three distinct, interconnected lands stacked atop each other like a layer cake. At the top are the Highlands, home to Atherton's rich and oppressive ruling class; the middle layer is the Flatlands, populated by Atherton's subservient working class; the bottom layer is The Wastelands where none dare venture, for the few that have done so have never been heard from again. When the three worlds inexplicably begin to collapse into each other, and the Highlands and Flatlands prepare for war, it may well be young, insatiably curious Edgar who holds the key to Atherton's survival. With soft, well-articulated vocalizations, Davis portrays a wide range of characters here, and his intimate delivery proves perfect for pulling the listener into the heart of this complex fantasy. The augmentation of his performance with strategically placed music and sound effects only serves to enhance his storytelling. Ages 8-up. (May)

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Edgar knows that in his world of Atherton, the Highlands above are forbidden and the Flatlands below are a wasteland. Yet he repeatedly climbs the walls between Tabletop and the Highlands. People think that he does it to annoy his employer, Mr. Ratikan, who controls access to water on Tabletop as it flows from above. Edgar, however, seeks a treasure in the rocky cliff wall. When mysterious earthquakes transform the landscape around his home and bring him closer to the Highlands, Edgar finds what he has been searching for. With this discovery comes a new friend, pasty bibliophile Samuel, as well as new enemies. Scheming Highlanders Lord Phineus and Sir Emerik will stop at nothing to maintain the hierarchy between the levels and keep the truth about the earthquakes hidden. As Edgar's world continues to change, he learns the frightening history of Atherton's existence. This first of three novels provides a compelling read for science fiction/fantasy aficionados and those who know the author's previous series, Land of Elyon. The novel's short, abruptly ending sections will keep many a reader up nights for "just one more chapter." Drawings interspersed throughout the text document the multilayered world, and appendixes illuminate its mysterious history. The publishers plan an interactive experience for the reader between the book and its tie-in Web site including audio/video clips. Carman includes frequent quotations from Shelley's Frankenstein; expect increased circulation of this classic as readers become engrossed in Carman's new saga.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316166713
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date: 4/1/2008
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 101,285
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Series: Atherton Series, #1
  • Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.50 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Patrick Carman
Patrick Carman

Patrick Carman's previous books in the Land of Elyon series (The Dark Hills Divide, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, and The Tenth City) have all been New York Times bestsellers. Patrick worked in advertising for a decade and has also created board games and launched several businesses.

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  • Posted January 17, 2010

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    Breathtaking!

    "Atherton: The House of Power," by sensational author Patrick Carman, author of the "Land of Elyon" and "Skeleton Creek" series, is the first novel in the "Atherton" trilogy, which is truly unlike any other! Packed full of mystery and suspense that just keeps building up with each chapter, this book is full of unique characters and introduces a whole new world to readers! As an interactive activity, readers can log onto Atherton websites(unlockdrhardingsbrain.com and athertonseries.com) to enter in codes from the book, look at drawings, audio files, video segments, and discover exclusive information. Because this book was literally impossible to put down, I read it in just one sitting! It also constantly has the reader thinking about it! With a cliff-hanger ending that makes the reader excited to begin book two, "Ahterton: Rivers of Fire," "Atherton: The House of Power" is an amazing read that no one should miss out on! So, what are you waiting for? Do yourself a big favor and dive into this breathtaking and unique trilogy!

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  • Posted October 26, 2008

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    Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com

    Edgar knows that he should be working rather than climbing and swinging in the trees, but he just can't seem to help himself -- even if it does earn him a beating from Mr. Ratikan's stick. It would hardly be the first time and it isn't likely to be the last. He also knows he shouldn't be climbing the cliffs, but he has to.

    Edgar's world is shaped sort of like a three-leveled top. The top level, the Highlands, are populated by the well-to-do people. They control the water for all of the other levels. If you fell off of the Highlands, and didn't die, you would land on the middle level, Tabletop, which is the level Edgar lives on. They are the workers who harvest food and raise animals. They receive water based on how well they feed the people above. If you fell off of Tabletop and weren't killed by the fall to the Flatlands, you would either be eaten by the monsters that live there, or die of starvation. If you could survive long enough to fall off of the Flatlands, you would fall off of the earth.

    Edgar's father fell off of the middle level when Edgar was just a small boy. Edgar has one memory of him, though. The older he gets, the weaker the memory becomes, but he knows that it has to do with a book that he is supposed to find. It's hidden in the cliffs between the top and middle levels. So Edgar climbs, and searches, whenever he can.

    In one day Edgar finds the book, climbs all the way to the Highlands (forbidden), and makes a friend (hopefully) there. The biggest discovery Edgar makes that day could be he most dangerous of all. The Highlands are sinking. If the cliffs keep shuddering, eventually the Highlands and Tabletop could be level with each other! That thought alone sends Edgar off on the adventure of a lifetime.

    Edgar is off. He is on a search for answers, for the right questions, for his destiny. It's going to get far worse before it gets better.

    This book is a fantastic mix of mad scientist, alternate worlds, and realistic people. Patrick Carman hasn't missed a trick in this one; believable characters, a fully imagined and realized world, and an absorbing plot. I had a hard time putting this book down. I can't wait to see what happens next! Though while you're waiting you should check out the very cool, interactive website www.athertonseries.com.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2012

    AWESOMENESS

    Pretty much what the titel says

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  • Posted February 4, 2012

    One of the Best books I have EVER read!

    Patrick Carman had really proved himself with this book! Everything from the people to the scenery is described in a way that makes it real. I have read this about 20 times and I can only garentee that if you liked this one, the next ones will only get better!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 2, 2011

    Awesome Book!

    You go Patrick Carman! Best way to start the series.

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  • Posted August 31, 2011

    AMAZING

    I love the series just amazin good for an enjoying book for

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  • Posted August 18, 2011

    Favorite book

    I love this biok it keeps me up late at night just wondering wat will happen next :)#1

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 8, 2011

    FUNNY+ENTERTAINING+AMAZING+COOL%21%21%21%E2%84%A2%E2%84%A2%E2%84%A2%0A%0AFUNNY+ENTERTAINING+AMAZING+AWESOME+AND++

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  • Posted January 31, 2011

    Great

    A must read for young readers. Very good.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2008

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. IT WAS VERY INTERESTING AND ALWAYS KEPT ME READING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. I RECOMMED THIS BOOK TO ANYONE, AND HOPE THAT THEY WILL ENJOY IT. READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 29, 2008

    He's at it again!

    Patrick Carman has set out to write ANOTHER great series, after his highly acclaimed Land of Elyon series.The House of Power was a great read, and hard to put down. I cant wait to read Rivers of Fire.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 28, 2008

    The House of Power

    This book is full of suspense and mystery. It took me but 3 hours to read it!! Anyone who has read Patrick Carman's earlier series The Land of Elyon will adore the Atherton series. I can't wait for his new releases.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2008

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    loved it the climax was amazing could not stop reading.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 25, 2008

    Best Ever!

    I absolutly adore this book! It has so many things happening at once. Not in the confusing way, though. It's sort of like a mystery. Its about this boy, Edgar, who has worked in a figg grove all his life wiht this memory of his dead father telling him that he had hidden something in the cliff that seperated them from the Highlands. Every day, Edgar would climb the cliff ((which is forrbiden)) and look for what the man had hidden. And one day, he found it. I won't tell you what it was, but I'll tell you that he needed help from someone in the Highlands ((also forrbiden)) to understand it. OK, well, I'm too lazy to add more, but its a really interesting story! I totally recomend it to an one who loves to read. Unless all you read is romance ((not any in here so far)).

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 9, 2007

    The Best!

    This book is overall so awesome. I got this book for my twelfth birthday a few two days ago and this is one of the best books that I have ever read. The suspense, mystery, thrill, and adventure give this book such a great story. I just can't wait for the other two books. People should really get this since it is both a great book and is interactive with a website where you find codes and decode them with a decoder at the back of the book. It is really fun and intersting.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2007

    AWESOME

    this book was amazing. i loved it! i love patrick carman books their the best. this is one of the best books i have ever read. i hope he writes a lot more books, he has become one of favorit authors.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2007

    wonderful book!!!

    The prose in this book is lyrical!! This is definitely a book adults should read as well!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2007

    Awesome book!

    wondeful! beautiful book!

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