Interest Level
Grades 6 - 8
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 6.5
Lexile Measure®: Not Available
DRA: Not Available
Guided Reading: NR
Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
Theme/Subject
- Cleverness
- Cooperation and Teamwork
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- Creativity and Imagination
- Honor
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About This Book
Subtitled a "Comic-Book Novel", this fantasy takes place in a fictionalized New York City, where the Kurbs, the owners of Manhattan, run the power of the City, and must be given a token every December 21 to renew that contract. Sarah's mother--who Sarah believes is dead--is the keeper of that token. Carlos accidentally finds it, and, without knowing what it is, finds himself and Sarah in danger from the evil Underton, who wants the powerful token in order to turn the City into frozen land. The fantastic story line is supported by its comic-book format in this unusual and innovative novel.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Avi, named by his twin sister Emily, has published over 30 children's books since he began writing them in 1970. His books aim to engage reluctant readers, as he himself overcame many difficulties in his effort to become a writer.
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