Tris and Winola try to forget their crumbling family lives by secretly navigating the underrunners, a vast network of tunnels beneath the land, until a mysterious observer tries to save them from the impending danger of their subterranean refuge.
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About the Author:
Margaret Mahy lived in New Zealand and was internationally acknowledged as one of the most outstanding children’s writers of her day. She was the author of more than two hundred books for children of all ages, two of which received England's Carnegie Medal and others of which have garnered numerous citations from the American Library Association. She was also the recipient of an Order of New Zealand, the highest honor a citizen can receive. In 2006 she receivd the Hans Christian Andersen award for her contributions to international children's literature.
From AudioFile:
When Tris discovers Winola tunneling her way out of the children's home, she quickly becomes a companion in his fantasy games. Winola's pursuer turns out to be no fantasy, but a genuine threat to them both--violent, dangerous and all-too-human. Richard Mitchley provides a distinct voice for each character and is marvelously "gritty and sharp" as Selsey Firebone--Tris's imaginary "alien-detecting secret agent." Pacing is brisk, descriptions vivid. However, occasional unfamiliar British words could slow down young listeners caught up in this compelling story. D.M.L (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherViking Juvenile
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 067084179X
- ISBN 13 9780670841790
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages192
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