Books like Atherton #2 by Patrick Carman
Atherton was once a magnificent, three‑tiered world, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Its once separate lands have collapsed and collided, tearing the place apart.
Now a gifted climber and adventurous orphan named Edgar sets out on a perilous quest. Determined to discover the truth behind Atherton’s survival, he seeks out its mad maker in a life‑or‑death search.
Patrick Carman’s sequel to "The House of Power" delivers an epic rebirth as an extraordinary world meets destiny in this rich, riveting adventure.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Patrick Carman
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