Archer's Quest - Hardcover

Park, Linda Sue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618596313 ISBN 13: 9780618596317

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

In Dorchester, New York, Kevin is doing his homework when suddenly an arrow comes out of nowhere and pins his baseball cap to the wall. The man who shot the arrow claims he fell off a tiger . . . and wound up in Kevin’s room. It’s not long before Kevin realizes that the man, who calls himself Chu-mong, or Great Archer, is no ordinary burglar, but a traveler from far away in both space and time.

A visit to the local museum confirms that there was a king named Chu-mong in ancient Korea who was legendary for many accomplishments, including exceptional skill with bow and arrow. Kevin knows little about his own Korean heritage, but he understands that unless Archer returns to his people and his throne, history will be changed forever. And he’s determined to help Archer go back, no matter what it takes.

Award-winning novelist Linda Sue Park has created a funny and suspenseful adventure, incorporating intriguing bits of Korean history and lore, that will captivate even reluctant readers and will add to her audience of devoted fans. Author’s note.

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Review:

..."an exciting novel for male readers, both reluctant and engaged." KIRKUS REVIEWS

"the relationship between Kevin and Archie, and their race against the clock...will keep the pages turning." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"An exciting novel for male readers, both reluctant and engaged."

"The relationship between Kevin and Archie, and their race against the clock...will keep the pages turning."

About the Author:

Linda Sue Park is the author of the Newbery Medal book A Single Shard, many other novels, several picture books, and most recently a book of poetry: Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems). She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the New York Mets. For more infromation visit www.lspark.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0618596313
• ISBN 13: 9780618596317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 167