Books like Atherton #1 by Patrick Carman
Atherton exists as a refuge built above a collapsing Earth, a satellite world divided into three distinct realms: a modest fig grove, a highland realm of beauty and secret danger, and an expansive wasteland. Edgar, a lone boy gifted in climbing, navigates the perilous cliffs that separate these realms. During his treks, he discovers a book chronicling Atherton’s origins and its looming apocalypse, forcing him to confront the catastrophic forces threatening the very existence of his home. As Edgar grapples with the revelations, themes of friendship, social class, and the plight of orphans intertwine to shape the fate of all who call Atherton home.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patrick Carman
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