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Now in paperback, Tony DiTerlizzi’s New York Times bestselling, richly illustrated modern classic.
When a marauder destroys the underground sanctuary that Eva Nine was raised in by the robot Muthr, the twelve-year-year-old girl is forced to flee aboveground. Eva Nine is searching for anyone else like her: She knows that other humans exist because of an item she treasures—a scrap of cardboard on which is depicted a young girl, an adult, and a robot, with the strange word, “WondLa.”
Tony DiTerlizzi honors traditional children’s literature in this totally original space-age adventure—one that is as complex as an alien planet, but as simple as a child’s wish for a place to belong.
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"Came across this in Salem Church Library. I needed a book for a young girl I tutor and it had to be 400 or more pages (not normally the best way to search for a book). This book is a winner! Parents and I AND the student really enjoyed it. It's fantasy, adventure, mystery - all wrapped together in a great package! Two things that grabbed me about this book: first, the characters are very strange and different; second, the author uses wonderful vocabulary. There were words to look up and long, 4-syllable words with which to practice spelling. Regarding the plot, a young girl is searching for other humans while being chased by strange, menacing creatures. She's aided by an Omnipod, similar to today's IPhone, but better. It displays 3D holograms. The author has provided intriguing, two-page green and gray illustrations at the beginning of each of the 42 chapters. He also uses a special "key" to open an interactive 3D map, for those who have access to a computer with webcam. This book is the first of a three-volume series."
— Elaine (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Reminiscent of Arthur C. Clarke.”
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“A surprising conclusion to this action-packed story of friendship and belonging will leave readers clamoring for more.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“The novel’s ending is a stunning shocker that will leave kids frantically awaiting the next installment.”
— School Library Journal -
“I was knocked out by Tony DiTerlizzi’s novel.”
— Joan Kindig, Associate Professor at James Madison University
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A New York Times bestseller
The Search for WondLa Listener Reviews
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" This is one of the best middle readers (9 to 12) books I've read in a while. I love the illustrations. In a way it felt like I was reading the movie Spirited Away, which is one of my favorites. "
— Lillian, 2/18/2014 -
" My genre of a book--sci-fi. This book was great until the very end, which I thought was just so so. I thought the explanation for where WondLa comes from was kind of lame. "
— Jeff, 2/5/2014 -
" An imaginative, adventurous book. Mr. DiTerlizzi's captivating illustrations makes it a feast for the eyes. I needed more character development and never felt completely pulled into the world, though it was an enjoyable read. "
— Hilary, 2/3/2014 -
" Part fairy tale, part sci-fi odyssey, this is a fun, innocent and whimsical story. I don't usually go in for stories like this that seem so fantasy laden, but it managed to be entertaining and addictive. "
— Kevin, 1/18/2014 -
" Good story, well-suited for a younger audience. Perhaps a read-along for younger children or a good chapter book (albeit a long one) for about 9- to 12-year-olds. "
— John, 1/14/2014 -
" A sweet story, a good adventure book for upper elementary school kids. Touches lightly on the mysteries of life. Beautiful illustrations. "
— Christen, 1/7/2014 -
" A very imaginitive book, but the worst thing about "The Search For WondLa" it gets a little boring sometimes. "
— Aqeel, 11/6/2013 -
" I loved this book, though it is more of a teenager book. I think that it was done very well and I LOVE Tony DiTerlizzi's art work. This book is full of it. "
— Lily, 8/3/2013 -
" A wonderful story, and an amazing adventure. The artwork worked really well with the story, and I can't wait to read the next one. "
— MLE, 5/14/2013 -
" Not a big fan of the ending. "
— Michael, 4/9/2013 -
" Very different, imaginative, & creative! I didn't know what to expect, but I'm so glad I gave this a chance. Can't wait to read the next one! "
— Lili, 12/17/2012 -
" I thought this was a delightful story. Kind of telegraphs part of the "discovery" she makes in the end, but other aspects of what she discovers I NEVER would have guessed. Rich world, good characters, and lots of action. Looking forward to more. "
— Arthur, 11/28/2012 -
" Good, a bit long with the story, the plot lags, but good. Look forward to reading the other two in the trilogy. "
— ComWa, 10/15/2012 -
" YAY BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS!!!!! "
— Julia, 8/13/2012 -
" Better than Spiderwick. Both my 9 and 6 year old liked it. "
— Stephanie, 6/28/2012 -
" Has very interesting characters and had a different kind of view of things. "
— Fay, 8/18/2011 -
" hands down, the BEST book I have ever read with my daughter. Exceptional work. "
— Charlie, 7/12/2011 -
" Had hoped this was the type of children's book that also appeals to adults, but it isn't. Simplistic. "
— Rick, 5/25/2011 -
" I think what I loved best were the illustrations. As usual, DiTerlizzi is a wonderful artist and has the most creative characters. And I really wish I had Eva 9's hair! I tried to use the interactive map with WondlaVision on the website, but it didn't work on my computer :( "
— Angie, 5/17/2011 -
" this book is awesome, i loved Eva Nine's hair! I hope that there will be a sequel. At Solas, when Eva asked Queen Ojo to free her, i thought that the queen would let her go and end up being a nice person who helped Eva on her journey, but it turns out Queen Ojo didn't care about Eva Nine. "
— Rose, 5/12/2011 -
" I wish I had read the book as opposed to listening to the audio. I adore Teri Hatcher, but her narration of this story is just plain awful. "
— Susan, 5/12/2011 -
" I loved this cute tale about a young girl's search for her identity in a world so different from what she had known as Home, and the illustrations were great as well! I can't wait for the rest of the trilogy. "
— Kate, 5/11/2011 -
" this was a very exciting book!!! "
— Marley, 5/10/2011 -
" I could never get into any other DiTerlizzi books, but this one was just crazy enough to drag me in. Such a cliffhanger ending, I have a feeling that everything I was hoping to learn in this first installment will be revealed in the next... "
— Monika, 5/9/2011 -
" Part of the problem is that we listened to this book on tape and the main character came off as whiny more than anything else. The plot was interesting enough, but the conclusion was not very exciting and rather predictable. "
— Matt, 5/4/2011 -
" Echoes of Alexander Key and Zardoz for me -- honestly lots of fun for young science fiction fans. "
— Rosemary, 5/3/2011 -
" Awesome book! I saw this as a game on my computer, months before it came to my school library. And when I saw the book sitting on a display, I freaked out. This book is awesome, and I'm craving the next book! PUBLISH IT TONY! AND QUICK BEFORE I DIE OF LONELINESS! <3 "
— Rachel, 4/24/2011 -
" Good story - annoyed with the ending, though. Thought that the illustrations looked a bit Star Wars-esque. "
— Allison, 4/12/2011 -
" One of the most well-written Children's stories I've read in a while. "
— Brittany, 4/9/2011
About Tony DiTerlizzi
Tony DiTerlizzi is the author of The Search for WondLa and A Hero for WondLa. He is also the cocreator and illustrator of the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, as well as the Zena Sutherland Award–winning Ted. His cinematicd version of Mary Howitt’s classic The Spider and the Fly earned him another Zena Sutherland Award and a Caldecott Honor. DiTerlizzi’s art has also appeared on the covers of books by well-known fantasy authors like Peter S. Beagle, J. R. R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, and Greg Bear. His first chapter book, Kenny & the Dragon, debuted as a New York Times bestseller. Currently, he divides his time between Massachusetts and Jupiter, Florida.
About Teri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher is the winner of the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for best actress in a comedy for her portrayal of Susan Mayer on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives. The Emmy–nominated actress also starred as Lois Lane in the TV series Lois & Clark, and has appeared in many feature films, including Spy Kids, Tomorrow Never Dies, Soapdish, and Two Days in the Valley. A California native, she lives in Los Angeles with her daughter, Emerson Rose.