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Jed and the Junkyard War

By Steven Bohls
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Jed and the Junkyard War by Steven Bohls follows the adventure of a boy named Jed who, after his parents mysteriously disappear, discovers a world unlike any he imagined. It's a tale filled with mechanical wonders, hidden truths, and unexpected allies as Jed seeks answers and strives to uncover the secrets his parents left behind. Set in an imaginative landscape filled with surprises and a touch of humour, it captures the essence of curiosity and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales filled with unexpected twists, imaginative settings, and resourceful young protagonists. This story weaves elements of mystery and fantasy as the young hero embarks on a thrilling quest through a magical junkyard, making it a captivating read for children and those who cherish a sense of wonder and exploration.

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Debut author Steven Bohls's hilarious, action-packed, high-flying adventure delivers an unforgettable world, now in paperback.

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Jed is a regular kid with a normal, loving family... that is, if it's normal for a loving family to drop their child off in the middle of nowhere and expect him home in time for Sunday dinner. Luckily, Jed excels at being a regular kid who—armed with wit and determination—can make his way out of any situation.

At least until the morning of his twelfth birthday, when Jed wakes to discover his parents missing. Something is wrong. Really wrong. Jed just doesn't realise it's floating-city, violent-junk-storm, battling-metals, Frankensteined-scavengers kind of wrong. Yet.

A cryptic list of instructions leads Jed into a mysterious world at war over... junk. Here, batteries and bottled water are currency, tremendously large things fall from the sky, and nothing is exactly what it seems.

Resilient Jed, ready to escape this upside-down place, bargains his way onto a flying tugboat with a crew of misfit junkers. They set course to find Jed's family, but a soul-crushing revelation sends Jed spiralling out of control... perhaps for good.

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Jed and the Junkyard War is praised for its fast-paced adventure, quirky characters, and imaginative world-building. The debut is considered well-crafted, with engaging plot development that leaves readers eager for more. Its originality, combined with humour and adventure, captures the imagination and affection of its audience.

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ISBN: 9781484730478

Publisher: Hyperion

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Hyperion

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Steven Bohls Young Adult

About the Author

Steven Bohls lives inside a head of fairytales and magic. He is a dreamer first, a thinker next, and a writer last. He also sculpts, illustrates, builds, creates, and designs. Steven has a BA in English from Brigham Young University and an MBA from American Public University. Jed and the Junkyard War is his debut novel. He lives in Daybreak, Utah with his wife and two daughters. Visit www.JedandtheJunkyardwar.com to learn more.

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