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Do you recognize this child? Over 12. Devours fantasy novels. In fact, there's not a dragon, wizard, nor brave, bespectacled teenage hero this child hasn't already met between the covers of a book. The problem is, these books seem to be cloning themselves, and your precocious child is losing interest. What's a parent to do? Get Black Powder! It's an electrifying, wild ride through time and space, and I guarantee it's like nothing you or your teen has ever read. This one-of-a-kind book is a blend of medieval fantasy, true history, contemporary teen adventure, and science fiction. Langston is a 14-year-old science genius who lives in L.A. in 2010. When his best friend is killed in a gang fight, he goes back in time in an effort to prevent the invention of guns and bring his buddy back to life. His venture takes him back to Oxford, England in 1278, when Roger Bacon is about to change the course of history by inventing the formula for gunpowder. But Langston has to work quickly, or he'll find himself stuck in the 13th century.

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Please don't write this book off your list because of the opening murder. What prevails in this amazing story is a strong anti-violence message and the value of a strong and loving family. Although in the book's first chapters, we read of the sobering consequence of gang violence, the overall story is anything but dark and somber. Along with its tremendous insight and wealth of historical facts, it also has everything from twin holographic dogs to an aging hippie who drives a psychedelic milk truck! I can't imagine anyone losing interest in this laser-fast, fun, thought-provoking, fantastical tale.

(Ages: 12 and up)

Autographed copies while supplies last.

#10993 - HARDCOVER BOOK - 241 PGS
Regularly $16.95
Sale price $12.97
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We ship all orders from our warehouse in Spring Valley, California on the next business day (Monday through Friday) from when you placed your order. Depending upon your location, your order should arrive within 3 to 14 days.

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We hope to offer you international ordering online soon. In the meantime, you may call 619-670-5200, fax 619-670-5203, or email us at customerservice@chinaberry.net with your order to find out what your shipping charge would be. If you are having your order shipped internationally, UPS requires that you include a phone number for them to contact for delivery information.

We ship international orders (except Canadian) via UPS International Air courier only. While this ensures your order will arrive very quickly (3-5 business days), it is also very expensive. (Shipping generally begins at about $50.00 for a one pound package and goes up with weight.)

As an affordable alternative, many of our international customers have their orders shipped to a friend or relative in the U.S who will forward the orders on to them.

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