A World Without Heroes, 1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416997924)

Jason tumbles into a quest to save a magical in this #1 New York Times bestselling start to Brandon Mull's Beyonders fantasy series.

Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable--until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever seen. In the past, the people of Lyrian welcomed visitors from the Beyond, but attitudes have changed since the wizard emperor Maldor rose to power. The brave resistors who opposed the emperor have been bought off or broken, leaving a realm where fear and suspicion prevail.

In his search for a way home, Jason meets Rachel, who was also mysteriously drawn to Lyrian from our world. With the help of a few scattered rebels, Jason and Rachel become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor, and learn that their best hope to find a way home will be to save this world without heroes.

Author: Brandon Mull
ISBN-10: 141699792X
ISBN-13: 9781416997924
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2011
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 142617 / World Without Heroes

Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2011 pg. 75
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2011
School Library Journal 03/01/2011 pg. 166
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2011
Publishers Weekly 01/31/2011
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2011 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 363 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001