We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
Ages 9 to 12
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15 October 2024Imprint: Hot Key Books
Synopsis
From master storyteller Garth Nix, the chilling story of a strange object that falls into the wrong hands and has the potential to destroy the world. Perfect for fans of STRANGER THINGS and Neil Gaiman.
It's not fair. Kim's always lived in the shadow of his younger sister, Eila - which is not how it's supposed to be. Eila is a prodigy, and everyone talks about how smart she is but, in Kim's eyes, she has no common sense.
One day Kim and Eila are walking in the woods, and Eila finds an enigmatic, otherworldly object. Kim thinks it's bad news . . . but Eila begins to commune with it. Kim has every reason to be worried, because soon Eila is able to control the minds of everyone around her - in ways she says is the best for everyone.
Kim needs to put his problem-solving mind to the ultimate test. How can he save his sister, and also save the world from the thing his sister has become and the forces she has unleashed?
It's not fair. Kim's always lived in the shadow of his younger sister, Eila - which is not how it's supposed to be. Eila is a prodigy, and everyone talks about how smart she is but, in Kim's eyes, she has no common sense.
One day Kim and Eila are walking in the woods, and Eila finds an enigmatic, otherworldly object. Kim thinks it's bad news . . . but Eila begins to commune with it. Kim has every reason to be worried, because soon Eila is able to control the minds of everyone around her - in ways she says is the best for everyone.
Kim needs to put his problem-solving mind to the ultimate test. How can he save his sister, and also save the world from the thing his sister has become and the forces she has unleashed?
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15 October 2024
9781471417351Imprint: Hot Key Books
Reviews
With lots of addictive scary vibes throughout, and an exploration of the age-old theme of sibling conflict, this is fantasy with a seductive and suspense-filled edge.
This is a really fun and different sci-fi adventure from Garth Nix, which fans of Stranger Things will enjoy. The combination of a sleepy small-town setting; a group of offbeat, 12-year-old D&D fans and the brooding shadow of a paranormal threat make for an exciting build-up of tension as the story progresses.
A delightful modern science fiction tale, which mixes real life with aliens and the modern addiction to gaming.
An intriguing story that highlights the power of friendship and family.
