WHEELS

by Lorijo Metz

Overview

For McKenzie Wu, discovering she has a superpower has been anything but super! Molecules keep rearranging themselves to suit her slightest wish, but only at the most inconvenient times. If that weren't enough, she’s been dreaming about an accident; one she’s had no memory of until now and, if true, means McKenzie is responsible for her mother’s death.

When McKenzie stumbles upon a portal, transporting her and her friend Hayes to the tiny planet of Circanthos, she learns the inhabitants believe she is the “One” destined to save them from H.G. Wells, a name that sounds strangely familiar, and his Tsendi warriors. But while her newfound ability might give her superhero status back on Earth, halfway across the galaxy it’s commonplace—all Circanthians can particle-weave—and if they can’t stop H.G. Wells, what can she hope to do?

With the portal closed and no idea how to get home, McKenzie must learn to use a power she does not want and accept her mysterious past, or risk losing everything—her father’s love, her new alien friends and the boy.

WHEELS is a sci-fi adventure filled with mystery and romance—a coming-of-age tale that proves it takes more than super powers to save a planet.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015601534
Publisher:	Ganesh Publishing
Publication date:	12/13/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	419
File size:	877 KB

About the Author

Lorijo Metz lives with her husband and little brown dog in a hamlet just north of Chicago, IL. Though she has a degree in acting and directing, she much prefers the anonymity of the keyboard, allowing her characters to revel in the spotlight while she sits quietly sipping tea or coffee, nibbling on cookies, and dreaming up ways to complicate their lives.

Lorijo also the author of Floridius Bloom and the Planet of Gloom, illustrated by Matt Phelan and published by Dial Books for Young Readers; as well as the author of over 25 nonfiction, educational books for kids, published by Powerkids Press.

WHEELS is her first YA novel and first venture into indie publishing. The book review site, Pocketful of Books, called WHEELS “Brilliant” and said, “It is one I know I’ll re-read, which isn’t something I say about a lot of books.” SFNetcast picked WHEELS as its June, Indie book of the month. The paperback addition of WHEELS will be available in August 2012.

In 2013, Lorijo will make her début as a lyricist on children’s singer and songwriter, Owen Duggan’s new cd, Puppy Dog Jig, for which she wrote the lyrics for the title track.

Editorial Reviews

This was a great book, the detail and worlds that Lorijo created in this novel are amazing! The characters were real and down to earth, and I found myself rooting for McKenzie from the very beginning. Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down I had to know what happened next. This is a great science fiction story for both young adults and adults.

http://readreviewsmileblog.blogspot.com/ - Elizabeth Marie

So many "Wheels" pulling this story! When I started this book, I was expecting your average YA novel, especially when I found a female main character. However, this book is far from your average book.

…The story arc of the Tsendi is a lovely example of how details can bring not only understanding and empathy to the reader, but can change the face of a race, whether they're good or bad or naughty or nice.... they're simply sentient beings with a story.

The Kindle Book Review - Katherine X

Overall, I loved most aspects of this book and thought it was brilliantly written. It is well-paced and interesting and the characters and dialogue are believable (even though some have wheels!) The world building and imagination is intense and an impressive feat! It is one I know I'll re-read, which isn't something I say about a lot of books.

http://www.pocketfulofbooks.com - Anna Clare

that Lorijo Metz created. It was superb that Ms. Metz could bring in wheelchair bound high schooler and make her the savior of a planet…not only was the handicapped girl more than capable, she fit in with a gusto!

I think I will have to buy the tree copy of this book so I can keep the glossary ever close when (and I do mean WHEN) I read it again. I want to visit with Micky D again and again!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/386576782 - Darlene Milner

While I normally steer clear of Young Adult fiction (because I am neither young nor do I behave like an adult), I have to admit that Wheels did suck me in. In the same way that her main character ‘particle weaves‘ -- the author has woven an intricate world with fascinating characters and an original story that kept me turning the pages. In fact, Lorijo Metz has managed something that, quite frankly, I thought impossible... She got me to read a YA novel from beginning to end.

http://sfnetcast.com/SFNetcast - RJ Lanning