The Never War
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003 · Est. 13 hour read

The Never War

Written by D.J. MacHale

Part of the Pendragon series

A young Traveler faces a sinister plot in 1937 New York. Can he stop the looming threat?

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352 pages· 94,765 words· Est. 13 hour read· 580L
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Bobby Pendragon, a fourteen-year-old Traveler, lands in 1937 New York City with his ally Spader. Amidst gangsters and swing music, they must thwart the malevolent Saint Dane's latest scheme. As war looms, Bobby confronts choices that could alter history. Will he rise to the challenge, or will the past's shadows consume him? The stakes are high, and time is running out.

From the publisher

The third installment in an epic series of adventures First Earth Fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon is a loyal friend, sports star, devoted pet owner – and Traveler. Along with his uncle Press, Bobby has visited the alternate dimension of Denduron and participated in a civil war. He’s also waded through the endangered underwater territory of Cloral. Now Bobby once again finds himself thrust beyond the boundaries of time and space into a place that seems somewhat familiar: First Earth. Bobby and the Traveler from Cloral – Spader – have flumed to New York City, 1937. Against a backdrop of gangsters, swing music, and the distant sound of a brewing war, the two must uncover the evil Saint Dane’s newest plot. But is Bobby ready for the difficult choices ahead?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
Words
94,765
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
70165
Publication
Published
May 1, 2003
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780743437332

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