Middleworld
Middleworld by J&p Voelkel, published by Baile Press on October 10, 2019, is a captivating adventure that follows fourteen-year-old Max Murphy, a skilled video gamer whose family vacation takes an unexpected turn. When his archaeologist parents cancel their plans to embark on a dig in Central America, Max is reluctantly summoned to join them, only to find that they have mysteriously vanished. With the help of Lola, a resourceful Maya girl, Max navigates the dangers of the rainforest, uncovering ancient secrets and encountering enigmatic figures along the way.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that blends action, adventure, and elements of fantasy. As Max and Lola race against time to rescue his parents from the Maya Underworld, they confront the sinister Lords of Death and unravel the complexities of their surroundings. This edition, comprising 424 pages, presents a rich exploration of themes related to ancient civilizations and the vibrant cultures of the Caribbean and Latin America, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction and fantasy.
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“As I see it,” said Max, “all that stands between humankind and the end of the world is two talking monkeys, a crazy archaeologist covered in red paint, and a couple of kids with blowguns. Am I right?”
Fourteen-year-old Max Murphy, video-gamer extraordinaire, is furious when his archaeologist parents cancel the family vacation to go on a dig in Central America. But things go from bad to worse when Max is summoned to join them, only to discover that his parents have vanished. With the help of Lola, a fast-talking, quick-thinking Maya girl, Max embarks on a quest to find out just what’s going on. Soon Max and Lola are running for their lives in the perilous rainforest, as they unlock ancient secrets, meet mysterious strangers, and begin to understand that, in San Xavier, nothing is ever as it seems.
Fate has delivered a challenge of epic proportions to Max Murphy. But can a teen whose biggest talent is for video games rescue his parents from the Maya Underworld and save himself from the villainous Lords of Death?
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