Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Angela Carlie
Release Date ~ May 25, 2011
Age Group ~ Middle Grade
Publisher ~ DarkSide Publishing
Source ~ The Teen {Book} Scene
GOODREADS SUMMARY
Eleven-year-old Nate Hansen never believed in dragons before an eccentric man with a purple-feather hat kidnaps him. Spirited to the Land of Corn Chips on the back of a mechanical yellow dragon, Nate must find a way to avoid being ground into compost. His only hope of escape is to earn the friendship of the local wrestling gang and zombie kids, and to believe in a parent he no longer trusts.
REVIEW
Nate is a typical tween boy. He likes to wrestle, he has no special powers, and his parents are divorced. After an ill-fated wish comes true, Nate finds himself riding on a mechanical dragon to the Land of Corn Chips. And yes, there really are corn chips there. Lots and lots of corn chips.
Soon after his arrival, Nate realizes that this far-off land is not so friendly. A pair of evil overlords who can’t stand each other rule the land. Children are forced to work in the corn fields, and there are even zombies. This is decidedly not a pleasant place, but there is some humor mixed in as the overlords prey upon each other.
Nate’s struggle to free the children and return home is both courageous and touching. I like Nate’s determination in the face of evil. Tweens will enjoy reading this short and exciting adventure.
RATING
4 Liked
COVER COMMENTS
What a cool cover! There is a big color contrast between the grass and the sky. And look at that dragon. Cool.
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