RE: Virtual: Rockin' Re-Read Convention
Irene > July 21st, 2021, 09:13 AM
THE THIEF OF WORLDS by Bruce Coville
Published 2021
With what the world has been like for the past year, the only time I visited the book store was to stand outside and download an e-book. Then the world opened up a bit, and I've been downloading the books from inside the store. I always have a mask in my pocket, so last week I went into the Kid's section. sure enough Bruce has a new book.
The "hero" is about 11, but old for his years. He was born during a hurricane, hence his name: Hurricane. When his dad was killed by a drunk driver, he and his mom move to Chicago. Then the wind stops. No wind anywhere, and soon Chicago becomes a hospital ward, with brown outs, respiratory problems, and if this continues, famine (because the wind drives the rains). Hurricane's mom ends up in a hospital, where they have week, but some air conditioning. That night, alone in the apartment, he gets a visitor who tells him that he can save the world.
Well actually several worlds, as he is soon joined by a blue-skinned girl, a yellow skinned boy, and a person who hasn't decided on a sex. Together, with some magic, and some adult help, they will manage to save the worlds.
Bruce is still about 14 years old, in the body of a adult (age omitted, as he is barely older than I). He writes for children. With this past year, children need something to read that will take them out of themselves.