The Marvelous Effect (Marvelous World)
by Troy CLE
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Author: Troy CLEEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-22
ISBN: 141693958X
Number of pages: 352
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! What a story!
Louis Proof is a teenager in East Orange, New Jersey. When the book opens, Louis one of the most popular students in his class. He is helpful, kind, and smart. He accepts an invitation to go to a wonderful amusement park where all of your wildest dreams come true. After things go a little wrong there, Louis leaves and mysteriously collapses and falls into a coma.
When Louis awakens, it is three months later and everything is different. Many adults are being replaced with replicas of themselves -- and they are a child's dream. They let their kids do anything they want. Slowly, Louis realizes that he is the earth's only chance. Earth is being taken over by Galonious, a very funny but evil person. He takes away a person's inhibitions and promises freedom. Some people steal and vandalize while others commit murder.
I spent some time speaking with my fifth-graders about this concept and I believe that they found it as scary as I did. The story doesn't come to a conclusion, as there are supposed to be sequels. The hero is also African-American, which is a first, and there are many references to popular culture which makes the story fun.
Enjoy reading THE MARVELOUS EFFECT!
Reviewed by: Marta Morrison
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