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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. sylvanfae | Jul 9, 2009 |   This book is the first in a new fantasy series that explores the possibilities of alternate realities and how things might develop differently depending on a series of circumstances. It also includes lots of puzzles and riddles, but in a way that makes sense through the storytelling. They flow naturally as part of the plot. I especially appreciated the focus on family, though it did seem that Tick's parents were a little too accepting of all that was happening at times. Still, it was a nice change of pace to read a fantasy novel with a protagonist whose parents are both still alive, together, and involved in his life. Having involved family in a story creates a completely different dynamic than having an absent family (through either disinterest or death), and it tends to complicate matters, often in a delightful--at least for readers--way. (  )shadrach_anki | Jul 8, 2009 | Definitely one of my favorite books; (that at the moment all happen to be by local authors--utah rocks!) My only problem is we read them as fast as they come out and then die waiting for the next one...oh well. and mistress jane kind of gives me the heebs... (  )jaqs_a_star | Dec 31, 2008 | This was a rather disappointing book. Cool cover, right? Interesting premise, right? Young boy discovers there are alternate worlds, almost just like ours, but slightly different! Now his life is justified for all the teasing he's had to endure all his life! Good thing his parents are the best parents in the whole wide world—unconditional love from his dad, and a never ending supply of cookies from his mom. For all its potential, this book just wasn't very exciting. Perhaps the next one in the series will be better. (  )goddessladyj | Dec 12, 2008 | 2  Conceptually strong, but, unfortunately, the execution was weak. I'm a big fan of young adult fiction (its a great way to unwind after a brain-intensive day), but I struggled to find the motivation to complete this one. jshorr | Dec 10, 2008 | 2 0.175 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 159038881X, Audio CD)What if every time you made a choice that had a significant consequence, a new, alternate reality was created--the life that would've been had you made the other choice? What if those new realities were in danger? What if it fell to you to save all the realities? Atticus Higginbottom, a.k.a. Tick, is an average thirteen-year-old boy until the day a strange letter arrives in his mailbox. Postmarked from Alaska and cryptically signed with the initials "M.G.," the letter informs Tick that dangerous--perhaps even deadly--events have been set in motion that could result in the destruction of reality itself. M.G. promises to send Tick twelve riddles that will reveal on a certain day, at a certain time, at a certain place, something extraordinary will happen. Will Tick have the courage to follow the twelve clues M.G. sends to him? Will he be able to solve the riddles in time? Will Tick discover the life he was meant to live? The first volume of an outstanding new children's fantasy series, The Journal of Curious Letters is filled with adventure, humor, riddles, and, oh, yes--danger... As M.G. warns Tick, Very frightening things are coming your way. Will you join Tick and his friends on an amazing journey through the Realities? What will your choice be?(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:22 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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The concept is promising, and some aspects of the writing were fun. I'd like to see if the author tightens it up in subsequent books.
The cover is really well done. Great art and design! It would have enticed me at a book store or library! (