FICTION

The Double-Edged Sword

by Sarah PINBOROUGH
352p. (Nowhere Chronicles: Bk. 1). Gollancz. Aug. 2018. pap. $13.99. ISBN 9781473221895.
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Gr 7 Up—As a child, Finmere Tingewick Smith was abandoned on the steps of the Old Bailey's, Britain's historic courthouse in London. Now 16, he learns that there is more than one world—in fact, there are many worlds, and they all overlap. The one that Fin lives in is called the "Somewhere," and the closest and most accessible parallel world is called the "Nowhere." Somehow, the teen is connected to both. Fin's duality throws him into danger and chaos with the Knights of Nowhere wanting to take control of all parallel worlds. First-person narration gives depth to Fin as he learns more about these other realities and seeks to put a stop to the Knights. Realistic dialogue and vivid descriptions enhance the narrative.
VERDICT Purchase where adventurous fantasies with a mix of mystery are popular.
Reviewed by Gilly Yildiz, Eisenhower Public Library, Harwood Heights, IL , Jul 01, 2018

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