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Set in the galaxy on the edge of an apocalypse, this epic fantasy adventure follows a gifted climbers quest through a world of unspeakable danger.
From the creator of the Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world—created as a refuge from a dying Earth—that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of Atherton: a humble fig grove; a mysterious highland world of untold beauty and sinister secrets; and a vast wasteland where he must confront an unspeakable danger that could destroy the people of Atherton. When Edgar discovers a book which contains the history of Atherton's origins and ultimate apocalypse, his world—quite literally—begins to turn inside out.
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"The first thing you need to know about this book is that you need to read it with the intent to ignore the "humans are so terrible they ruined the planet" mentality that it was written with. Just read it as fiction/sci-fi and then you'll enjoy it! I really enjoyed the unique premise, the drawings, notes, etc. that made it much more interesting than it would have been "plain". My 14 year old son really enjoyed it as well! I'm interested to see what happens next, the ending is wide open!"
— Robynne (4 out of 5 stars)
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“With soft, well-articulated vocalizations, Davis portrays a wide range of characters here, and his intimate delivery proves perfect for pulling the listener into the heart of this complex fantasy. The augmentation of his performance with strategically placed music and sound effects only serves to enhance his storytelling.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review) -
“Carman’s complex plot frequently surprises…The child characters—orphaned hero Edgar and his two friends Samuel and Isabel—are well-developed…A humdinger of a cliff-hanger will leave even reluctant readers demanding more, and soon.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Carman’s novel is engaging, and Jonathan Davis’ narration is masterful. His cadence is a delight, and he moves gracefully from the stentorian tones of the rulers of the Highlands to the boyishness of Edgar to the resonant voice of the omniscient narrator. Dramatic points in the story are further enhanced by a sweeping musical score.”
— AudioFile -
“Expect increased circulation of this classic as readers become engrossed in Carman’s new saga.”
— VOYA -
“A fast-paced novel with a unique setting, fascinating plot, and cliff-hanger ending. It shines because of the author’s imagination and skill. The characterizations of even the secondary figures are skillfully done, which makes the world all the more vivid and believable.”
— School Library Journal
The House of Power Listener Reviews
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" Not my favorite. Took forever to explain how the world works. "
— Chloe, 2/13/2014 -
" I thought this book was astounding one of the best i've ever read. Interesting story of the boy edgar and how he travels through new worlds and discovering secrets of his making. "
— Andrew, 2/6/2014 -
" Edgar, a boy who has developed great climbing skills scales the great cliff above his village on Atherton to find that his world is even more strangely divided than he could have ever dreamed. With help from a boy he meets at the top and a brave girl from his own village Edgar sets out to try and discover the secrets that have been hidden from his people by an unknown creator. "
— Christi, 2/2/2014 -
" I'm enjoying the book so far; mostly because I really can't tell what might be coming next. It's not bad for a kid's science fiction book. "
— Nikki, 1/21/2014 -
" OHHHHH MY!!!!! IT IS THE BEST BOOK IN THIS ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!! "
— Winnie, 12/31/2013 -
" Cliff Hanger! Now I will completely forget what happens and will have to read ti again- thank you Patrick Carman, uh... "
— Brinlie, 12/18/2013 -
" This book was great. I recommend this book to others. "
— Vignesh, 12/17/2013 -
" This was a really interesting premise, and the writing had a better flow to it than the Land of Elyon books, so I got more involved in the story. My biggest complaint is that it had a "to be continued" ending and I really hate those. "
— Lauren, 12/11/2013 -
" A science fiction teen book. It reminded me of The Giver. "
— Honor, 11/28/2013 -
" Fantastic book. Lots of biblical references. "
— Kim, 11/13/2013 -
" Very cool idea. "
— Noah, 5/2/2013 -
" An interesting, but slow read. Reminiscent of the Myst book series. "
— Tracey, 11/20/2012 -
" Reminds me of The Hunger Games series some. Quick, easy read. I will read the next one in the series. "
— Analisa, 8/30/2012 -
" This is good for kids who need plot-driven action-packed books. It has a unique premise, but the fast pace happens at the expense of any real character development. "
— Heather, 6/15/2012 -
" Awesome! The author leaves you at a big cliff hanger at the end so you just want to read the sequel! "
— Kate, 11/5/2011 -
" To be honest, I did like this one, little realizing just how nutty it was going to get in the sequel. Like his 'Land of Elyon" series, I enjoyed this first book, the start of the "Atherton" series, but definitely not so fond of the sequel. "
— Miss, 10/5/2011 -
" An interesting concept - Atherton is a world consisting of three levels that has been created in the future, at a time when Earth's resources have been exhausted. Worth looking into the rest of the series... "
— Erin, 7/24/2011 -
" Reminds me of The Hunger Games series some. Quick, easy read. I will read the next one in the series. "
— Analisa, 4/28/2011 -
" Not my favorite. Took forever to explain how the world works.<br/> "
— Chloe, 4/27/2011 -
" Interesting, fun YA book. I liked it better than the sequel "Rivers of Fire." (But you pretty much have to read both.) "
— Joyce, 4/25/2011 -
" Edgar finds a book his dad left him and when Samuel reads it to him, he realizes that the highlands are sinking into tabletop, thus starts the ultimate war. But Edgar is tricked into a fake quest searching for another book in the flatlands where he finds his father. "
— Dj, 4/1/2011 -
" this was a great book annd i really liked it. It had lots of adventure and i couldn't stop reading. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. "
— Ziyan, 3/22/2011 -
" Just finished this one today and ordered the next in the series. Wonderful sci-fi for upper elementary, middle school students. Makes one ponder what the future will bring to a planet full of possible loss of life. What happens when all the plants die- read this book and discover one scenario. "
— Catalina, 3/20/2011 -
" La creación de mundos alternativos, aunque el público objetivo sea juvenil, requiere algo más de imaginación... Y si se quiere alcanzar una eficacia que supere la mediocridad, no basta con aplicar las lecciones del manual. "
— patxi, 3/6/2011 -
" I thought this book was astounding one of the best i've ever read. Interesting story of the boy edgar and how he travels through new worlds and discovering secrets of his making. "
— Andrew, 2/24/2011 -
" BEST BOOK EVER ... i loved it the plot and characters were awesome you really get attached ... cant wait for The Dark Planet "
— Summer, 2/12/2011 -
" Read on the recommendation of two students and I'm very glad I did! An exciting story in a fascinating world. I definitely will be reading the whole series at some point.<br/><br/>This was the first book I read on my Kindle! :) "
— Lauren, 2/11/2011 -
" Un libro bastante original, pero escrito de una manera un poco infantil, repitiendo mucho las cosas... "
— Liontinx, 1/11/2011 -
" had to read for REACH in 5th grade. came to love the book "
— lucy, 12/26/2010
About Patrick Carman
Patrick Carman has authored forty novels with over five million books in print across twenty-three countries, including the 39 Clues series, the Skeleton Creek series, the Land of Elyon series, and the Floors series. He is the creator of Aftershock, a #1 fiction podcast on Apple and iHeart, and cofounder of GoKidGo, where he created hit scripted shows Bobby Wonder, Lucy Wow, Floozeville, Whale of a Tale, Snoop and Sniffy, and Story Train. Mr. Carman is an inexhaustible public speaker who presents at events including the National Book Festival, the LA Book Festival, and the American Library Association national conference. He has spoken live to over a million students at over three thousand schools across the country.
About Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.