
Alcatraz
Brandon Sanderson(Author)
Gollancz (Publisher)
Published on 20. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
784 pages
978-0-575-13134-7 (ISBN)
Description
On his thirteenth birthday, Alcatraz - a foster child - gets a bag of sand in the mail which purports to be his 'inheritance' sent from his father and mother. The Librarians, of course, immediately steal the bag of sand from him. This sparks a chain of events which leads Alcatraz to realize that his family is part of a group of freedom fighters who resist the Evil Librarians - the secret cult who actually rule the world. Alcatraz's grandfather shows up and tows him off to infiltrate the downtown library to steal back the mystical bag of sand. The ensuing story involves talking dinosaurs, sentient romance novels, and a dungeon-like labyrinth hiding beneath the innocent-looking downtown library.
Reviews / Votes
...this is a totally bonkers, riotous quartet of books. The moment one bizarre climax is over, the next occurs leaving the reader breathless and forever turning the page. JETOWEY.COMMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Target group
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 47 mm
Weight
1020 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-575-13134-7 (9780575131347)
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Persons
Brandon Sanderson was born in Nebraska in 1975. Since then he has written the Mistborn series, amongst others, become a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and been hailed as the natural successor to Robert Jordan. He lives in Utah.