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Strange Journey Back (Adventures in Odyssey Fiction Series #1)

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In my quest to research children's Christian sci-fi stories, I ordered a four-books-in-one Adventures in Odyssey. It appears to have been originally published in the 70's. Have you ever read one of those books that had a good beginning, a slow middle, and a good ending? This isn't one of those. In my opinion, this book was a bit depressing. It opens with ten-year-old Mark Prescott trying to settle into a new town--Odyssey. He and his mom moved because his dad walked out on them. Mark deals with the town bully and meets John Whittaker--the owner of Whit's End ice cream shop and a quirky inventor.

I understand that divorce is an issue that kids deal with, but I wonder if it could have been dealt with differently in the book or balanced out with something. I think the adventures in the book are too short. Little resolution is offered for any of the problems presented. Potential subplots are introduced, but the story ends too quickly and I'm not sure I am interested in reading the sequel.

Mark Prescott is the new kid in Odyssey-and he doesn't want to be there. His parents have split up, and the only one who wants to be his friend is an annoying girl. But not all's bad. There's an amazing ice cream shop called Whit's End, and its owner is a quirky inventor named John Whitaker who seems to create fun and adventure for the whole town. As Mark gets drawn into life in Odyssey, the lessons he learns will change his life.

Written by Paul McCusker - a writ er & director of the "Adventures in Odyssey" audio series - Strange Journey Back delivers page-turning excitement with every chapter. Look for the other two exciting anthologies in the series, Danger Lies Ahead and Point of No Return.

This OMNIBOOK includes four-books-in-one:

Strange Journey Back

Mark is sure he can save his parents' marriage - if only he could go back in time. But he discovers some changes are out of his control.

High Flyer With a Flat Tire

After a fi ght with the local bully, Mark is falsely accused of vandalism and sets out with his friends to solve the crime.

The Secret Cave of Robinwood

To impress the other kids, Mark betrays a closely guarded secret. Will he lose Patti's friendship as well as the boys' acceptance?

Behind the Locked Door

Why does Whit warn Mark to stay away from his locked attic? Fueled by thiller comic books, Mark's imagination threatens his relationship with a close friend.

This is one of my favorite books that I've ever read. My mom got the series from the library and they just sat in my bedroom for a couple days until I picked it up and it was so good that I finished it in 1 day.

I got this for my 10-year-old son and he loved it. I'm getting him the next book (with 5 - 8) for Christmas.

it's a good book but it's a bit short.But it's still great. I'm suprised that only one person reveiwed this book!! It's a must read book!!

Reveiwed book:Odyssey #1