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266 pp.
| HarperCollins |
February, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-172987-4$16.99
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4-6
Because of his birthmark, bookish Walker is declared a Chosen One by the aged king of the underground city of Nebula. Along with his not-a-girlfriend Frankie and disgraced Nebula prince Eddie, Walker reluctantly finds himself fighting the dark power threatening the city. Despite minimal character development and familiar story lines, there's some good action and commentary on willful ignorance.