Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry

(Author) Ransom Riggs
Format: Hardback
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The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. Seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry is seeing weird things around Los Angeles. A man who pops a tooth into a parking meter. A glowing trapdoor in a parking lot. A half-mechanical raccoon with its tail on fire that just won’t leave him alone. Every hallucinatory moment seems plucked from a cheesy 1990s fantasy TV show called Max's Adventures in Sunderworld—and that’s because they are. Not a good sign. In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, a young Leopold discovered VHS tapes of its one and only season in a box headed for the trash—and soon became obsessed. Losing himself in Sunder was the best way to avoid two things: grieving his mother and being a chronic disappointment to his overbearing father. But when the strange visions return—at the worst possible time on the worst possible day—Leopold turns to his best friend Emmet for help. Together they discover that Sunder is much more than just an old TV show, and that Los Angeles is far stranger than they ever imagined. And soon, he’ll realize that not only is Sunderworld real, but it’s in grave danger. Certain he’s finally been chosen for greatness, Leopold risks everything to claim his destiny, save the world of his childhood dreams, and prove once and for all that he’s not the disappointment his father believes him to be. But when everything goes terribly, horribly, excruciatingly wrong, Leopold’s disappointments prove to be more extraordinary than he ever could have imagined. How do you battle darkness when no one believes in you—not even yourself? Visionary storyteller Ransom Riggs weaves the familiar with the peculiar in a stunning tale of loss, triumph, friendship and magic, reminding readers everywhere that true heroes are made, not born—and that when you’re never the chosen one, sometimes you have to choose yourself. Welcome to Sunderworld.

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Publisher:
PENGUIN GROUP
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
337
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780593530931
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Aug. 27, 2024

Ransom Riggs

Ransom Riggs is an American writer known for his unique blend of fiction and photography in his novels. His most notable work is "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," a bestselling young adult book that incorporates vintage photographs to enhance the storytelling. Riggs' literary style is characterized by a mix of fantasy, mystery, and horror elements, creating a captivating and immersive reading experience. His contributions to literature include redefining the boundaries of storytelling by incorporating visual elements into his narratives. Riggs has had a significant impact on the young adult fantasy genre, inspiring readers and writers alike with his imaginative storytelling.

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