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The Book of Nonsense
By David Michael Slater

The book is ancient, ravaged and full of utter nonsense. But the moment it enters Daphna and Dexter’s lives, bizarre things begin to happen. Why is their father, who found the book, suddenly so distant? Is the old man who took it from him some kind of hypnotist? Why is a giant, red-eyed boy menacing them? And what does their thirteenth birthday have to do with all this?

Daphna and Dexter can’t stand each other, but they’ll have to work together to learn the truth about the Book of Nonsense—before their lives unravel completely.

"The Book of Nonsense is the exact opposite of the title. It makes perfect sense and is fun to read. I liked the way Mr. Slater combined the character traits to make every character come alive. I highly recommend it and can't wait for the next two books to be written and published." -- Maya, age 12

"Slater's new release, The Book of Nonsense is anything but; twelve year old twins Daphna and Dex, so different in so many ways, work to solve a word problem in the mirky worlds of book dealers and geriatrics. Seeking clues to the meaning of the arcane First Tongue the two cross paths with alchemy, archeaology, and astrology and end up wiser and more sensitive to the deep bond that is curse or salvation to identical twins. This mystery, with its worlds of dusty book shops and musty nursing homes, is peopled by sages, pedantics, epic heroes, and a plethera of archvillans." -- Jim Tindall, Past Presidentof the Oregon Library Association

"I read The Book of Nonsense and I thought it was really good. It uses wonderful descriptive details and has an interesting concept." --Gaby, age 12

"This is a great book for those who now need a Harry Potter fix. The book has caught the feelings and concerns of middle school kids, but with a hearty dose of fantasy and mystery. An exciting read!" -- Stephanie Birnberg

The Emerald Tablet
By P.J. Hoover

Benjamin and his best friend Andy love being different from the other kids. They like being able to read each others minds and using their telekinesis to play tricks on other kids. In fact, they are getting all set to spend their entire summer doing just that when Benjamin's mirror starts talking. Suddenly, he's looking at eight weeks of summer school someplace that can only be reached by a teleporter in his hallway. And that's the most normal thing he does that summer.

The Emerald Tablet speaks its prophesy in the Fall of 2008.

"I had such a good time reading this book! I loved every minute that I was reading it, and I feel like I want to reread the book over and over again. From the very first sentence I was laughing, and while the book wasn’t intended to be a comedy there were many times where I couldn’t help but suppress a giggle. The very idea for the story is magical. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book along the same lines as THE EMERALD TABLET. While reading the book I kept thinking that in a way it was almost like a myth that was being told and how cool it would be if it was actually true. " -- Tasha, TeensReadToo.com




	The Book of Nonsense By David Michael Slater The book is ancient, ravaged and full of utter nonsense. But the moment it enters Daphna and Dexter’s lives, bizarre things begin to happen. Why is their father, who found the book, suddenly so distant? Is the old man who took it from him some kind of hypnotist? Why is a giant, red-eyed boy menacing them? And what does their thirteenth birthday have to do with all this? Daphna and Dexter can’t stand each other, but they’ll have to work together to learn the truth about the Book of Nonsense—before their lives unravel completely. The Book of Nonsense by David Michael Slater comes into all our lives in the Fall of 2008. On Sale: October 2008 \| \| $16.95 ISBN: 978-1-933767-00-0 \| \| Ages 10 & up Fiction \| \| Hardcover \| \| 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 "The Book of Nonsense is the exact opposite of the title. It makes perfect sense and is fun to read. I liked the way Mr. Slater combined the character traits to make every character come alive. I highly recommend it and can't wait for the next two books to be written and published." -- Maya, age 12 "Slater's new release, The Book of Nonsense is anything but; twelve year old twins Daphna and Dex, so different in so many ways, work to solve a word problem in the mirky worlds of book dealers and geriatrics. Seeking clues to the meaning of the arcane First Tongue the two cross paths with alchemy, archeaology, and astrology and end up wiser and more sensitive to the deep bond that is curse or salvation to identical twins. This mystery, with its worlds of dusty book shops and musty nursing homes, is peopled by sages, pedantics, epic heroes, and a plethera of archvillans." -- Jim Tindall, Past Presidentof the Oregon Library Association "I read The Book of Nonsense and I thought it was really good. It uses wonderful descriptive details and has an interesting concept." --Gaby, age 12 "This is a great book for those who now need a Harry Potter fix. The book has caught the feelings and concerns of middle school kids, but with a hearty dose of fantasy and mystery. An exciting read!" -- Stephanie Birnberg The Emerald Tablet By P.J. Hoover Benjamin and his best friend Andy love being different from the other kids. They like being able to read each others minds and using their telekinesis to play tricks on other kids. In fact, they are getting all set to spend their entire summer doing just that when Benjamin's mirror starts talking. Suddenly, he's looking at eight weeks of summer school someplace that can only be reached by a teleporter in his hallway. And that's the most normal thing he does that summer. The Emerald Tablet speaks its prophesy in the Fall of 2008. On Sale: October 2008 \| \| $16.95 ISBN: 978-1-933767-10-9 \| \| Ages 10 & up Fiction \| \| Hardcover \| \| 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 "I had such a good time reading this book! I loved every minute that I was reading it, and I feel like I want to reread the book over and over again. From the very first sentence I was laughing, and while the book wasn’t intended to be a comedy there were many times where I couldn’t help but suppress a giggle. The very idea for the story is magical. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book along the same lines as THE EMERALD TABLET. While reading the book I kept thinking that in a way it was almost like a myth that was being told and how cool it would be if it was actually true. " -- Tasha, TeensReadToo.com










































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