World's End: 2 (Book of Dormia) - Tapa dura

"In the fine tradition of Tolkien and George Lucas, the authors spin a hero tale in the midst of a mysterious land where characters make difficult decisions motivated by myriad causes. . .This second cliff-hanger tale of Dormia will delight fans of the first book and leave them chomping at the bit for the next installment." "VOYA""The mystery of a sleep-walking hero and his missing father, "World's End" will keep you wide awake, turning pages late into the night. Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski have fashioned a globe-trotting adventure filled with the kind of masterful plot twists and nail-biting suspense that young fantasy readers dream of." Katherine Marsh, author of the Edgar-award winning "The Night Tourist ""Readers, teachers, and parents, get on board! Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski taketheir characters on another wild ride in the second installment of the Dormia seriesentitled World s End. If you loved the first book, the second book is going to blow yourmind! The stakes are higher, the powers are more spectacular, and the journey bringsyou to breathtaking lands that are sure to delight the imagination. For readers of theDormia series, this return visit with old friends is a welcome reunion to be cherished andcelebrated with the addition of more eccentric characters that will make you laugh outloud! For new readers, this series will have you hooked as you are whisked away to faraway places on an epic expedition that gets more thrilling with the turn of every page.For reluctant readers, the action-packed, intense plot twists and turns until you feel likeyou are living an extreme sport with the characters. For teachers who are searching formodels of setting description, they are sure to find descriptive narratives that will inspireand thrill their students. Halpern and Kujawinski are masters of description! As youcan see, there is something in this book for everyone. And as you draw nearer to theconclusion of this book, you will find yourself begging for more!" Rick Hribko, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher at East Shore Middle School"

Ever since returning from Dormia, Alfonso has enjoyed sleeping in a bed like a normal person. No more waking up at the top of a tree or the edge of a cliff. In fact, o sleepwalking at all. But then, while visiting France on a class trip, Alfonso feels that strange and familiar pull of sleep. Upon waking, he finds himself in the belly of a ship headed to Egypt. In his backpack are a few old books and a vial of medicine he stole while asleep. Something is calling Alfonso back to Dormia. Perhaps it's the Founding Tree? Or perhaps it's the man he sees in his dreams - the one who looks just like his deceased father? Whatever it is, Alfonso is powerless to resist.