Book details
Jed and the Junkyard War
Description
On Jed's twelfth birthday, he wakes up to discover his parents missing. Something is wrong. Really wrong. Jed just doesn't realise it's a 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. Resilient, Jed is ready to escape this upside-down place, and 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.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'Jed and the Junkyard War' offers readers an exciting and imaginative adventure, filled with unique characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps you turning the pages.
- Creative World-Building: Steven Bohls has created a richly detailed world within the junkyard, complete with its own set of rules and mechanics that will intrigue readers who enjoy exploring new and inventive settings.
- Themes of Friendship and Courage: The story emphasizes the importance of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, making it not only entertaining but also providing valuable lessons for younger readers.
- Mystery and Puzzles: The book is laced with mysteries and puzzles that Jed must solve, which engages the reader's problem-solving skills and makes the journey with the protagonist even more interactive and compelling.