The Battle for Borobudur: The Adventures of Orlando Decius: Book I [Paperback]

Morris Pike (Author), Rene Guevara (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2010

Somewhere in the Indian Ocean eleven-year-old Athena Ubel clings to life. Her fellow survivors: Orlando Decius an injured Metro League basketball superstar who can't remember his past; his best friend Jobari Tubbs; and a monkey with an odd craving for canned ham. Each must rely on the other to stay alive as they journey across the islands of Indonesia in search of a way home. Their passage becomes deadly when they realize that they are being hunted by a group of international killers known as The Shadow. Their only hope lies with a mysterious monk who reveals a greater destiny. And the truth leads them to Borobudur.

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About the Author

Morris Pike was a middle school teacher for ten years before becoming a novelist for young adults. Dreams and music are the inspiration for his stories. A graduate of UC Davis, Pike continues to work in the field of education. Morris Pike is a fan of college and professional basketball. Morris Pike lives in South Carolina with his wife and two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: Hildebrandt Press; 1st edition (October 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615392873
• ISBN-13: 978-0615392875
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,358,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Morris Pike (1972- ) was born in the San Francisco Bay Area. For ten years he taught at the middle school level in both low and high performing schools. He continues to work in education as a middle school administrator. His first book, "The Battle for Borobudur," book one in the Adventures of Orlando Decius series, can be best described as gangster basketball meets The Odyssey. Morris Pike lives in Northern California with his wife and two daughters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!!!, March 2, 2011

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H.Widlund - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Battle for Borobudur: The Adventures of Orlando Decius: Book I (Paperback)

A great adventure filled book! A little confusing at some points, but over all an amazing book. The twists and turns have you on the edge of your seat. The characters are lovable and genuine. The illustrations are awesome and have lots of detail. I can't wait to read the next book because I'm sure I'll gobble it up just like this one!

5.0 out of 5 stars A book my son wouldn't put down!, February 8, 2011

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C. E. Kuykendall (Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Battle for Borobudur: The Adventures of Orlando Decius: Book I (Paperback)

I bought this book for my 12 year old son. I can tell he loved it because he read it at the breakfast table, at night under the covers with a flash light and every spare moment until he finished it! I am so excited to see him reading! He can't wait for the next book!