The Powder of Life
In this sequel to the award-winning novel Silver Shoes, * more than a week has passed since sixth-grader Donald Gardner left Germany after confronting an evil sorcerer in the woods. He's back in his Midwestern classroom again, trying hard to adapt to a normal life and fit in.But on his way home from school, a familiar rabbit missing a pocket watch delivers a grim warning message that his life is still in danger. With orders to find and return the watch, Donald and his friends Jon and Chris begin an incredible new adventure.A scheduled tour of an impressive, underground FBI facility also unlocks secrets about Oz, our world, and other distant lands, causing friction between the Gardner family, George Clarke, and the agents who seek their help so desperately. While on the tour, they learn of the Powder of Life, a magic substance that gives life to lifeless objects and prolongs it for the living.Meanwhile, an elderly, sinister caller with supernatural powers takes refuge at a tavern on the outskirts of the German forest. The innkeeper and two travelers are soon trapped by his persuasive spells as they toil ceaselessly to assist him.The world and everything in it is rapidly changing as Donald and his friends fight to save it.* Kansas Notable Book award-winner for 2010 - Kansas Center for the Book and the State Library of Kansas
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The Powder of Life
In this sequel to the award-winning novel Silver Shoes, * more than a week has passed since sixth-grader Donald Gardner left Germany after confronting an evil sorcerer in the woods. He's back in his Midwestern classroom again, trying hard to adapt to a normal life and fit in.But on his way home from school, a familiar rabbit missing a pocket watch delivers a grim warning message that his life is still in danger. With orders to find and return the watch, Donald and his friends Jon and Chris begin an incredible new adventure.A scheduled tour of an impressive, underground FBI facility also unlocks secrets about Oz, our world, and other distant lands, causing friction between the Gardner family, George Clarke, and the agents who seek their help so desperately. While on the tour, they learn of the Powder of Life, a magic substance that gives life to lifeless objects and prolongs it for the living.Meanwhile, an elderly, sinister caller with supernatural powers takes refuge at a tavern on the outskirts of the German forest. The innkeeper and two travelers are soon trapped by his persuasive spells as they toil ceaselessly to assist him.The world and everything in it is rapidly changing as Donald and his friends fight to save it.* Kansas Notable Book award-winner for 2010 - Kansas Center for the Book and the State Library of Kansas
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781519471710 |
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| Publisher: | CreateSpace Publishing |
| Publication date: | 04/27/2012 |
| Pages: | 442 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.98(d) |
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