The Marvelous Effect

Louis Proof is an ordinary kid.

He loves listening to hip-hop, racing radio-controlled cars, and hanging out with his best friend, Brandon. Then a mysterious letter invites him to visit the local junkyard. There he finds a secret, underground amusement park like no other in existence. This is the best day of Louis's life. The park even has the most amazing race course for radio-controlled cars. Louis starts racing right away. It's a close contest; he's about to activate his nitro boost to take the lead, when...

This is the worst day of Louis's life. Without warning or reason, thirteen-year-old Louis Proof falls into a coma due to a virus of a mysterious, celestial origin. When he awakens three months later, the world that he once knew and loved is totally out of control. He will learn that his illness is connected to everything that is wrong, and that it's not only his responsibility but his destiny to set things right.

This story is a megadramatic, remarkably true, super action fantasy. Get ready

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/22/2007
ISBN: 9781416939580
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.28h x 6.47w x 1.32d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/21/2007 pg. 56
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2007 pg. 551
Booklist 07/01/2007 pg. 51
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 337 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Multicultural Review 12/01/2007 pg. 86
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2008 pg. 60 - Recommended - Readable
Publishers Weekly 05/21/2007

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 116365 / Marvelous Effect
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 12