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Ninth-grade classics-prodigy Jack Perdu is a loner, but his lonely life soon changes after he is struck by a car and suddenly thrust into the underworld beneath New York—the world of the dead. The story can be somewhat difficult to follow, with references to Greek myths and other classics and with the underworld setting, but Rannels expertly guides listeners with a well-timed performance, convincing character representations, and an easy reading style. The underworld is filled with a wide range of characters, including Dylan Thomas and Tennessee Williams, and Rannels masterfully portrays the characters in dialects ranging from Irish to New York. The recording begins with haunting chimes and concludes with a gentle piano melody, indicative of the hopeful ending. Grades 6-9. --Anna Rich --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.


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"It was just after dusk when the accident happened." This alluring first sentence grabs readers' attention, and the compelling story line will hold that interest. Marsh's story focuses on ninth-grader Jack Perdu, a prodigy of classic mythology. Absorbed in a book, Jack fails to see the car that knocks him down. He's physically okay, but after the accident he sees ghostly beings. In New York City's subway, he meets Euri, a spectral girl who leads him eight stories below Grand Central Station, and together they enter the residence of hundreds of ghosts. The spirits, several dead for more than 200 years, are suspicious of Jack, because to them he appears to be alive. Is Jack actually dead? If so, will he be able to locate his mother who disappeared years before? Both Jack and readers will simultaneously unravel the mystery surrounding the author's surreal setting as he learns how to enter and exit this supernatural world. Teenagers knowledgeable about mythology and appreciative of sophisticated wordplay will especially enjoy this intricate read. -- Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2007
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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (September 18, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 142310689X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423106890
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #585,174 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Ghost Story, October 15, 2007
This is a terrific ghost story for the advanced young reader. This adult enjoyed it, too, though he's easily frightened and found some parts a little scary. The Night Tourist is also a page turner, with brains and action. Marsh will have you flying over and under New York City. (And if there are any Latin-studying nerds out there, please take note: this is a book you can't miss).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Haunted Journey, September 27, 2007
The Night Tourist is a must-read for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, their teachers, librarians, reading specialists, and anyone who enjoys excellent young adult fiction.
It is the adventure of Jack Perdu, a smart ninth grader who lives with his father on the campus of Yale University. Due to a near-fatal auto accident, his father sends him to Manhattan, a place he hasn't been since his mother's death eight years earlier, to see an unusual doctor.
Later, in Grand Central Station, Jack meets Euri, a peculiar girl who takes him on a search for his mother through New York's ghostly underworld beneath the subway system, a metaphor for the Greek underworld. Much magical action also takes place in the night sky above the modern-day landscape of Manhattan.
The Night Tourist is an intelligently crafted work of fiction. Marsh writes with a deep understanding of adolescents. The author is masterful in her development of a bonding friendship between Jack and Euri. At times, the reader will smile or even laugh out loud at the touches of humor and word play. Unexpected plot twists and suspenseful action keep the reader intrigued right up to the last page. A sequel is a must.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A clever urban fantasy for smart readers of all ages, September 19, 2007
This Orpheus-inspired YA urban fantasy set in the New York City Underworld is distinguished by witty writing, an abundance of suspense and fun, and the occasional dead poet. By turns funny and poignant, it deals gracefully and honestly with issues of death (and life) without ever condescending to the reader. You will be transported into the world of these vividly drawn characters and settings; New Yorkers will enjoy an extra laugh or two, and those who've never been will be captivated by a clever and loving insider's look devoid of the standard NYC cliches.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful and mesmerizing story
The Night Tourist is a mesmerizing tale of Jack Perdu, a fourteen-year-old Classics prodigy (seriously, he's helping a Yale professor translate Ovid's Metamorphosis) who takes a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carrie LaGree

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Mother Daughter Book Club.com
Jack Perdu, whose last name means lost in French, is a loner, a ninth-grader who is an expert on Greek classics and lives on the Yale University campus with his... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cynthia Hudson

5.0 out of 5 stars Parellel Worlds!
I'm not much into mythology or fantasy or historical narrative, but Marsh's book held my attention from the very first sentence. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Peter Wood

2.0 out of 5 stars Depressing!!!
Just a modernized version of Greek mythology. Characters are erratic. Even if a sequel is planned, the ending could have been better executed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by oceanwishin

4.0 out of 5 stars The Night Tourist
The Night Tourist is a great book and one that I recommend 8th graders should read. This book is an adventure that takes place in New York city. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Night Tourist
The Night Tourist is a great book and one that I recommend 8th graders should read. This book is an adventure that takes place in New York city. Read more
Published 22 months ago

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but a little advanced for teens
My English professor assigned this book for my class which is centered on Childhood in Urban Space. She told us it was a kid's book written for people 13 and older, but as I read... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Elizabeth Gunther

4.0 out of 5 stars Orpheus meets modern day New York
Jack Perdu, is a Classics prodigy who lives with his father on the Yale university campus. Jack keeps to himself. Read more
Published on November 4, 2007 by Kim Baccellia, YA author

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for fun-loving, thoughtful kids & parents
Katherine Marsh has written a gem! The Night Tourist is filled with action, thoughful musings, touching moments, and intriguing tidbits about New York City and Greek mythology... Read more
Published on October 28, 2007 by Caitlin Ruthman

5.0 out of 5 stars Orpheus Under New York
This deft take on the Orpheus myth is both funny and sad, the best kind of novel. Katherine Marsh's sly wit shines through Jack's heroic quest to the New York Underworld, a... Read more
Published on September 19, 2007 by Lyda Phillips

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