Marvelous World Bk. 1:
The Marvelous Effect
by Troy Cle

    THE MARVELOUS EFFECT by Troy Cle
    Category:  Science Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  5/22/07
    Publisher:  Simon & Schuster
    Reviewed by:  Marta Morrison
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Wow! What a story!  

    Louis Proof is a teenager in East Orange, New Jersey.  When the book opens, Louis one of the most popular
    students in his class.  He is helpful, kind, and smart.  He accepts an invitation to go to a wonderful amusement
    park where all of your wildest dreams come true.  After things go a little wrong there, Louis leaves and
    mysteriously collapses and falls into a coma.  

    When Louis awakens, it is three months later and everything is different.  Many adults are being replaced with
    replicas of themselves -- and they are a child's dream.  They let their kids do anything they want.  Slowly, Louis
    realizes that he is the earth's only chance.  Earth is being taken over by Galonious, a very funny but evil person.  
    He takes away a person's inhibitions and promises freedom.  Some people steal and vandalize while others
    commit murder.

    I spent some time speaking with my fifth-graders about this concept and I believe that they found it as scary as I
    did.  The story doesn't come to a conclusion, as there are supposed to be sequels.  The hero is also African-
    American, which is a first, and there are many references to popular culture which makes the story fun.  

    Enjoy reading THE MARVELOUS EFFECT!