Gods of Manhattan - Hardcover

Mebus, Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525479554 ISBN 13: 9780525479550

Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books, 2008

Synopsis

Although the obvious can be seen by the naked eye, twelve-year-old Rory Hennessey has a unique gift that lets him see the darker realms of the city--areas where the Gods of Manhattan rule the streets with their warrior cockroaches, kung fu rodents, and hungry gargoyles that are determined to cause chaos in the city he loves. 40,000 first printing.

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Review:

aAlong with plenty of action, Mebus stuffs his pages with references to New Yorkas history, draws most of the threads together in a suspenseful climax and provides a satisfying sense of resolution at the end.a a"Kirkus Reviews"

Along with plenty of action, Mebus stuffs his pages with references to New York s history, draws most of the threads together in a suspenseful climax and provides a satisfying sense of resolution at the end. "Kirkus Reviews"

?Along with plenty of action, Mebus stuffs his pages with references to New York's history, draws most of the threads together in a suspenseful climax and provides a satisfying sense of resolution at the end.? ?"Kirkus Reviews"

"Along with plenty of action, Mebus stuffs his pages with references to New York's history, draws most of the threads together in a suspenseful climax and provides a satisfying sense of resolution at the end." - "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author:

Scott Mebus is the author of books for adults (Booty Nomad and The Big Happy) and has worked as a producer and director in television (for MTV and VH1). He also writes and performs for theater and does stand-up comedy. Scott lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0525479554
• ISBN 13: 9780525479550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340