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429 pp.
| Shadow |
March, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59038-831-0$17.95
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4-6
What distinguishes Tick Higginbottom's adventure from similar tales of ordinary boys invited to save the world are the puzzles, sent by mystical correspondent Master George, that Tick must solve before he can enter the magical world. Tick's a sympathetically nerdy Everykid, and all of his clues are also available to the reader, adding an interactive twist to this magical romp.