ISBN: 9781681626123
Editorial: Turner
Autor: Wolfe, Robert Hewitt
Año de edición: 2016
N° Paginas: 336
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: About the Author Robert Hewitt Wolfe is the writer and Co-Executive Producer on the hit CBS mystery Elementary. Wolfe broke into television on Star Trek: The Next Generation, writing the popular episode “A Fistful of Datas.” He worked on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for five seasons, writing or co-writing over thirty episodes, as well as co-authoring the humorous tie-in book Legends of the Ferengi. Wolfe developed the syndicated hit Andromeda from notes by Gene Roddenberry, serving as the showrunner for its first two seasons. Wolfe went on to develop The Dresden Files and help launch The 4400 and Alphas. Wolfe has also worked on The Twilight Zone, The Dead Zone, The Gates, and Star-Crossed. He has a BA in Motion Pictures/Television from UCLA and an MFA in Screenwriting.Tom Fowler's art has appeared on the covers and in the pages of comics from Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Oni Press, and his cinematic style also graced the cover of Tom King's debut novel, A Once Crowded Sky (Touchstone, 2012). Billy Smith is having a rough first day of high school. The new kid at exclusive Francis Drake Prep, Billy embarrasses himself in front of fiery, beautiful Lexi Aquino. He makes an instant enemy in Kurt Novac, the school’s surly star quarterback. Then suddenly Billy, Lexi, and Kurt are mysteriously transported to an underworld teeming with goblins, strange animal hybrids, and powerful magic―the fact that they’re stuck there is probably Billy’s fault, too. With help from an unlikely goblin leader named Hop, the teens soon discover that goblins can be both fierce and friendly, with their own rich language, culture, and history―a history that foretells of a human arriving to claim the Goblin Crown and lead them to victory against the deadly, invading Hanorians. Could Billy―anxious, awkward Billy―be the mythical Goblin King? Could saving the goblin race be his destiny and the key to getting him, Lexi, and Kurt back home? From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up—Readers who fervently wish for the ability to jump into a mythical world like Middle-earth will enjoy this tale. Nerdy new kid Billy's first day of school is going terribly, but it gets worse when he accidentally and completely mysteriously transports himself, Lexi, and jerky quarterback Kurt to the Ironspine Mountains. The intrepid teens are soon confronted by a group of strange creatures that turn out to be goblins. The leader of the small band, Hop, explains the dire situation: hostile forces are coming to kill all goblins, a false goblin king has taken the throne, and only the true human king can save goblinkind. In a world where light and dark magic rage against each other, the three young adults must battle their way through hardships to uncover the secret of who is the true heir to the goblin throne. The writing moves swiftly, but alternation among multiple perspectives (some goblin, some human) is not always smoothly navigated—at some points the narratives seem to be running on different time lines, which could cause some head-scratching. While the world-building is sound and intriguing, the many characters feel stereotypical, bordering on stock. Voracious fantasy readers will tear through and probably enjoy this novel, but don't expect it to be in high demand. VERDICT An additional purchase for larger collections.—Abby Bussen, Muskego Public Library, WI Review "The characters are well-developed, believably imperfect, and multicultural (Billy himself is biracial); the plot moves briskly; and the goblin dialect―sometimes humorous, sometimes startlingly poignant―is a real strength [...] It’s a solid start to the Billy and the Goblin series."―Publishers Weekly"Readers who fervently wish for the ability to jump into a mythical world like Middle-earth will enjoy this tale."―School Library Journal"Wolfe, a television screenwriter, offers a story full of a surprising amount of emotional heft [...] a compelling series beginning."―Kirkus4/5 St
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