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The Magnificent Glass Globe

by N.R Bergeson

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Eleven-year-old Mary Tucker dreams of visiting the Amazon. But if her father, a museum curator, has his way, she might be a grandmother before she ever gets the chance. One day, while mischievously exploring the museum's warehouse with her brother Ike and best friend Helen, Mary stumbles across an old travel trunk belonging to her grandfather. Inside, they discover an nondescript glass globe. Curious about the simple object, Mary touches the globe, and is shocked when the room is suddenly consumed by the most amazing view of Earth. The magnificent globe lets the friends zoom closer and closer toward the earth's surface, eventually bringing them close enough to touch the trees. That's when the globe entirely disappears, and they find themselves falling. Suddenly, they're far from home, in place that's either a paradise, or the place where they will die. Sleep, water, and food become precious and scarce. A native tribe may hold the keys to their survival as well as clues to help them get back home. But it won't be easy. The rain forest is a big place, and when others find out what the globe can do, Mary, Ike and Helen will need a plan, allies, and a little luck.… (more)
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A well written story, its an eco adventure set in the Amazon for pre teen's about the level of Hardy boys or Tom Swift. with a young girl as the lead with her friend and younger brother a little danger a little adventure a lot of improvising. ( )
  roadkyl | Mar 31, 2017 |
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11-year-old Mary has always wanted to visit the Amazon. Until one day when she finds a mysterious globe, her dream finally comes true. With her brother Ike and her friend Helen, she explores the wondrous Amazon and does what she can to find a way home. Before that, they have to face a very angry, unwelcome visitor.
This story takes the readers into the wondrous Amazon following the adventure of three courageous children with kind-hearted Amazonians and mysterious guardians. Written in a flowing style, with enough descriptions, well-built main characters, and just the right pacing, this story is easy to follow and appealing, inviting the readers to keep reading it to the last page.
This is an original and very enjoyable story, especially for middle grade readers.
**Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in accordance with the terms of LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.** ( )
  fajriy_arunna | Mar 26, 2017 |
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This is a well written book for young adults. I was asked to review by Librarything.com. I loved this book, magical and mysterious – a child who wants to see the amazon, a globe connected to the family.
I loved the fact that I too felt I was transported with this amazing globe and sat by the fire visualising this.
There was an eco-side to this with the Amazon forest with the reader being informed about the plight of the forests although some reviewers thought this may be a bit too heavy but young people need to know these facts and as this was part of this story this is a great way to inform people.

Eco, culture and great imagination

Recommended read due to be published April 2017. ( )
  mexico24 | Feb 15, 2017 |
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The Magnificent Glass Globe was entertaining and fast-paced. The book follows Mary, an 11 year old girl who yearns to see the Amazon Rainforest. Through the magic of a mysterious glass globe, she, her best friend, Helen, and her brother, Ike, are whisked to the rainforest where they have an amazing adventure. As a parental warning, I should note that there are guns involved in the book, and the kids do find themselves in danger. Some very young readers might find those parts intense, although I don't think it is much scarier than a Nancy Drew mystery. The author does a good job weaving in interesting facts about the rainforest and its animals while also discussing the dangers posed to the rainforest. While I agree wholeheartedly about the threats to the rainforest and that something must be done about them, some readers might find the discussion a bit heavy-handed. ( )
  Jum | Feb 13, 2017 |
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A little bit Enid Blyton. A little bit Wizard of Oz. This is a well written story about a little girl with wanderlust and an magic globe with a family connection. Enough said! I don't want to give the story away! Young readers will enjoy this tale and its 11 year old heroine who values imagination, other cultures, the natural world. ( )
  Seaside-Reader | Feb 9, 2017 |
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Eleven-year-old Mary Tucker dreams of visiting the Amazon. But if her father, a museum curator, has his way, she might be a grandmother before she ever gets the chance. One day, while mischievously exploring the museum's warehouse with her brother Ike and best friend Helen, Mary stumbles across an old travel trunk belonging to her grandfather. Inside, they discover an nondescript glass globe. Curious about the simple object, Mary touches the globe, and is shocked when the room is suddenly consumed by the most amazing view of Earth. The magnificent globe lets the friends zoom closer and closer toward the earth's surface, eventually bringing them close enough to touch the trees. That's when the globe entirely disappears, and they find themselves falling. Suddenly, they're far from home, in place that's either a paradise, or the place where they will die. Sleep, water, and food become precious and scarce. A native tribe may hold the keys to their survival as well as clues to help them get back home. But it won't be easy. The rain forest is a big place, and when others find out what the globe can do, Mary, Ike and Helen will need a plan, allies, and a little luck.

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