2010-05-27

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Atherton is a planet with three parts, Flatlands which is a barren, deserted land which is very difficult to reach. Then there is Tabletop a lush area with a food called figs which are a delicacy in the highlands so they trade their water for the figs. Finally the Highlands a rich area where everything is peace and it is also the home of the House of Power. But something's gone terribly wrong, the highlands are falling. On top of that, Edgar, a lonely worker in the tabletop does something extremely forbidden, he climbs up the wall that leads to the highlands. He finds something very rare in tabletop, a book which contains... well I guess you'll have to read Atherton to find out! Anyway let me introduce you to the main (some) characters: first there is Edgar, a lonely worker in the tabletop, he picks figs and does some other work and is an excellent climber. Then there's Isabel a brave, fearsome girl with a sling (stay within a safe distance). Next we have the evil Lord Phineus, a wretched king. Then there is Samuel, a book-loving guy who lives in the highlands and eventually helps Edgar out a lot. Then there is the annoying Mr. Ratikan who runs the grove of figs and constantly is aggravated by Edgar. Finally there is Sir Emerick an evil henchman of Lord Phineus. So you know the main characters now I should tell you about the settings first there is the village of sheep then there is the village of the rabbits then there is the grove of figs and the highlands. Oh yeah and the fl... oh yeah this is a secret too sorry but you'll have to read the book to find this out too.

Brandi Martinez 2010-03-26

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love it. i just fineshed the whole series.a good action story.good plot and is clean.please get this book.i want to show every one this wonderful novel.........

an orphan boy who lives in a grove and seacretly climbs to a more inteligent place.this ends up fantastical.
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Dean O. Bigler 2010-02-14

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Loved the story, simple and engaging. Nothing extravagant but enjoyed it so much I took it to the gym to make the cardio seem easier and the time pass faster. Worked like a charm.

J. Kaye 2009-06-27

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Edgar has worked in the grove for as long as he can remember. He is one of the best workers there. He is also a great climber, even though climbing is forbidden. Did I mention he wasn't one to follow the rules? I guess that's why I love the character so much.

While out climbing one day, Edgar finds a book in a hole on the mountainside. Unfortunately since the House of Power banned reading, Edgar had to find someone to read it to him.

There is also another mystery to Atherton, the rumblings. Every so often everyone would feel a little rumbling underneath their feet. It was dismissed as nothing, but one day Edgar saw that Highlands were sinking. Not good. Not good at all.

THE HOUSE OF POWER is the first book in the Atherton series. This was a great book. In my opinion, it took a few chapters for me to get into it. My sister, who is a huge fan of Patrick Carman, read this book before I did. When I gave her my opinion, she said that I was crazy and am not worthy of reading his books. Ouch! I am still sticking with my rating though.

Reviewer 2009-02-02

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The story was just so-so and just when I was getting to the last chapter I thought, finally, some answers. But, nothing. It was a very abrupt ending and no loose ties are wrapped up and nothing is ever learned about what happens to any of the characters. I was really disappointed in this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.