
Cathy's Book
Jordan Weisman(Author)
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
1st Edition
Published on 7. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7475-9474-1 (ISBN)
Description
When 17-year-old Cathy wakes up one morning to discover a needlepoint near her elbow, her mother is typically suspicious and worried. But Cathy has other ideas and quickly puts them into action. In pursuit of her missing boyfriend (who she feels must be linked to the strange mark on her arm) she starts piecing some startling facts together which lead her into the dangerous underworld of San Francisco's China Town. Throughout her findings, Cathy keeps a secret journal and gathers many items of evidence as well as telephone numbers and websites - leaving it all for her friend Emma to find should Cathy go too far and not come back. All this evidence can be found, integrated into the book and also available to download online. Readers who fully explore this compelling and unique novel, will enter an alternate reality as they reach deeper into the thrilling mystery of Cathy's world.
Reviews / Votes
'The story is pacy and exciting, with language well matched to the quality and variety of the illustrations...Enticing and visually stimulating, but above all, a cracking thriller. If it wins more readers because of innovative interactive techniques, all to the good.' TES 'An interactive adventure.' ObserverMore details
Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Colour
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7475-9474-1 (9780747594741)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Cathy's Book is written by bestselling authors Sean Stewart and Jordan Weisman. Stewart is the author of eight science-fiction novels one of which, Galveston, won the World Fantasy Award in 2000. He is also a pioneer in ARG (alternate-reality games) having, in partnership with Weisman and under 4orty2wo Entertainment, created The Beast, I Love Bees (winner of a Webby Award and International Gamer Designers Award for Innovation), and Last Call Poker. Jordan Weisman is himself a leader in ARG and computer gaming, having created the successful MechWarrior franchise of PC games, founded three major design companies (FASA, WhizKids, and 4orty2wo Entertainment) and is Creative Director for the entire Microsoft entertainment division.