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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Appropriate for all ages of fiction readers. Young boy's coming of age story during a road trip with his father from Bentwood, PA to Lake Champlain, NY. He thought it was only a fishing trip but his wild imagination brings about consequences he never considered. Is Oliver's little blue sun a curse or a blessing? Middle school perfect as it is a fun and light way to look at growing up in a dangerous world. no reviews | add a review
2016 Silver Falchion Finalist--YA Fiction Ages 14+Mord McGhee's wonderfully wise 'Old Flames and Heroes' is the perfect coming of age companion for grads--from grade school, high school, college, and beyond! Connecting childhood to adulthood in a delightful way. From soaring to a city built into a waterfall to great sights as experienced by the young protagonist, Mord McGhee addresses life's ups and downs with humor, luck, love, and magic. He encourages readers to find the true meaning of the little blue sun which suddenly appears in Oliver's sky.In a starred review, world-renowned adventurer Adam Davies notes, "Mord McGhee's 'Old Flames and Heroes' is a great addition to the genre (young adult fantasy)."McGhee's message is simple and fun, capturing the great balance of life and a parent's fears for their children, but through it all he makes it easy to laugh and believe in happy endings.A wonderful gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!"We measure a celebration, beginning anywhere. This one seems as good as any other. If you are a Fortean, don't know you are or want to be one, take delight today in a new uniquely intellectual American book by Mord McGhee."Loren ColemanWorld Famous Cryptozoologist and Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum No library descriptions found. |
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If you like Harry Potter stories, Eyes of the Dragon by King, Terry Pratchett and the like than you'll enjoy this fun read. ( )