Arlo and the Vortex Voyage

by Juliet Blair

Overview

Winner, IP Picks Best Junior Prose, 2010

When Arlo and Kate go rock-climbing, the last thing they expect is to be caught up in a vortex and transported through to another universe. The absence of television and junk food is the least of their problems.

In the tiny island village – now their whole world – the disturbance caused by their arrival makes them Public Enemy Number One to those in power.

Can they make a life in this place if they're trapped there forever? Or will they succeed in reaching their own universe again?

That's if they can survive long enough to find a way to make a choice...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014708647
Publisher:	IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
Publication date:	06/20/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Juliet Blair has seen many changes in her native Sydney. (Her school transport was a steam train.)

A teacher by vocation, she has taught languages and ESL from Kindergarten to Year 12, while bringing up three boys.

Her credits to date include short stories in Woman's Day and other mass market magazines. Now, in retirement, a new career beckons. It's never too late!

Editorial Reviews

Well done Juliet Blair! What a great read. Juliet has created a whole new dimension in a believable world, so much so that I imagine young readers may be inclined to search beach rock faces for swirling vortexes. A piece of paper with a scribbled note may never look the same again, in case it is a message from another place. You will not be disappointed if you pick up this book.

Angela Hall

This fast-paced story explores many issues associated with authority, survival, relationships and independence and will keep the reader intrigued to the last page as dramatic events unfold. This book is suitable for readers aged 10 plus.

Margaret Warner

This is a novel about the adventures of the title's hero, Arlo and his friend Kate. One day they are rock climbing at the beach ... at midnight. During the climb they are sucked away through the rock into an alternative version of an Australian Beach town. Unfortunately there is a distinct lack of modern comforts, like television and junk food. There is, however, a large quantity of intrigue and adventure.¨

Anonymous E.R.

The tale is cleverly told an the ingenuity and bravery of the two children, the obtuseness of most of the castaways, all are convincingly described. A satisfying story; not just boys, but girls too will relate to Arlo and Kate. Holiday reading for young teens.

Crisetta MacLeod

This is a book that I would buy, and would re-read with pleasure.

Sally Odgers