Greensnake9 |
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Author:
| Humphries, Ryan |
Illustrator:
| Thiago, Carmen |
Editor:
| Tooths, Paula |
Series title: | 1 Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4823-5271-9 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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GREENSNAKE9 By Ryan HumphriesAngelo is a normal fourteen year old schoolboy - secure with a good home in London with loving parents. He shares his love of sports, particularly wrestling, with his father and mother and is a massive fan of comics and the superheroes therein. A popular boy in his community he has many friends including Mr Stott, the mysterious and much admired owner of a local comic shop where he spends much of his time helping out.It's when he is helping out at the shop...
More DescriptionGREENSNAKE9 By Ryan HumphriesAngelo is a normal fourteen year old schoolboy - secure with a good home in London with loving parents. He shares his love of sports, particularly wrestling, with his father and mother and is a massive fan of comics and the superheroes therein. A popular boy in his community he has many friends including Mr Stott, the mysterious and much admired owner of a local comic shop where he spends much of his time helping out.It's when he is helping out at the shop that he discovers an interesting cap which he can't resist taking home, but it's the news report on TV the following morning which sets him on his journey of discovery and adventure.The comic shop has been burgled and Mr Stott goes missing. Later on in his despair, he places the cap on his head and is transported to another world where Mr Stott is waiting for him. Confused and scared, Mr Stott explains the ancient role of the earth's guardians and the terrible threat of extinction it now faces. Angelo is introduced to new abilities and powers, but his disbelief in the sudden events surrounding him throws him back into his normal life where he tries to deny what is happening and decides to investigate the situation on his own. When he is faced with the evidence, he realises that there is no escaping his fate and returns to Mr Stott, seemingly his only ally, for help and guidance.After meeting the enemy, Angelo is forced to accept his new role as Greensnake9, guardian of the earth, and is introduced to a world where he can use new technology alongside ancient powers that have been bestowed upon him. He embraces new friends and accomplices and takes on the leader of the invaders of his world in a battle to save the earth.Throughout his journey, Angelo deals with the despair of losing everything and everyone he holds dear and discovers new strengths and abilities. He realises he will go to great lengths to protect himself and his world and makes what could be the ultimate sacrifice to save Mr Stott from certain death.Angelo's devotion to Mr Stott encourages him to continue in his goal, even though Mr Stott is absent during all the major challenges that Angelo and his companions face. Mr Stott is a mysterious character that appears to have taken on the role of substitute father and only occasionally does Angelo experience his darker side.In the final chapters of the story, Angelo and his friends overcome the leader of earth's invaders and save the earth from annihilation. The only failure to their mission is that two of the invading enemy have escaped to earth and are assumed to be in hiding.At the end of the story, Mr Stott reappears healthy and unscathed and visits Angelo to congratulate him on his success. A seemingly happy ending but with so many questions unanswered it is clear that Angelo's Adventures are far from over!