The Entirely True Story of the Unbelievable FIB
Bookcover Source: Novelist Plus database
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
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In the town of Middleton, a mysterious man asked Prudence Pott (Pru) and ABE, two boys who love solving riddles, to help investigate the mythical being that infiltrated the town.
Despite being hard-to-believe, Pru and ABE uncovered an alternative world below the surface of Middleton - full of Viking gods. They had to find the Eye of Odin, an artifact that holds the source of all knowledge that can also stop the war between humans and immortals.
This book was first published in September 2015. Goodreads gives an overall 3.76/5 rating. There are 272 pages of this book. A sequel named "Over the Underworld" was published in September 2016.
On Amazon, the editorial reviews from School Library Journal commented that "... In a vein similar to "Percy Jackson," the "Imaginary Veterinary" books, and even Men In Black, this strong debut is shaping up to be an intriguing series. Shaughnessy seamlessly blends Norse and Russian mythologies with the genres of mystery, fantasy, and adventure all the while hitting upon some deeper personal issues such as loss and self-awareness. The conflict is satisfyingly resolved by story's end, giving it the feel of a stand-alone novel. With the current popularity of Norse characters in pop culture this is not only sure to be an easy sell, but also a book with substance—one to satisfy the cravings of more sophisticated readers looking to sink their teeth into a good folkloric story... by Rebecca Gueorguiev, New York Public Library"
More about the author Adam Shaughnessy can be found on his website: https://www.adamshaughnessy.com.
Keywords: Alternative World, Mysteries, Friendship, Courageous, Nordic Mythology
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