The Orphan of Torundi
by J.L. McCreedy
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Pub Date Dec 01 2014 | Archive Date Dec 04 2014
Description
To find the truth, she must first uncover the lie ….
Orphaned
as an infant, Sam is raised by a pharmaceutical research mission in the rain
forests of Torundi. She wields a mean machete, makes soap from candlenuts and
is a fairly astute amateur entomologist. You know, the normal stuff. But a
month before her seventeenth birthday, she is exiled to an American boarding
school in Malaysia.
Armed with little more than her unusual upbringing and church-lady clothes, Sam
must contend with her new existence as the world's most socially unprepared
high school senior. Well that’s just fine. Because Sam is determined to solve
the mystery behind her banishment and return home tout de suite.
But when she discovers the unthinkable – that her banishment is tied to an
enigmatic corporation with illicit designs on Torundi – she realizes the real
mystery she must uncover is ... why? Soon,
Sam is caught in a whirlwind of intrigue, danger and greed. As she chases this
thread of truth to its end, she unravels a plot that threatens her beloved
Torundi, her trust in the boy she has grown to love and her own existence.
Blending espionage elements akin to The Bourne Identity with those high-school-awkward-moments (hey, it could happen), THE ORPHAN OF TORUNDI is a quirky, cross-cultural tale of adventure, self-discovery and romance.
Advance Praise
“[I]ntrigue and espionage writing at its best .... [W]ith its sweeping descriptions and involving protagonist, readers can expect to hop on board the departing train of adventure for an invigorating, can't-put-it-down ride.” Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
“Exotic locales, espionage, romance, and adventure combine to make The Orphan of Torundi a rich and compelling young adult novel that readers of any age will find hard to put down …. J.L. McCreedy's writing will draw you in from the first paragraph and keep you engaged until the final page of this highly satisfying and enjoyable read.” Karen DeGroot Carter, Author, One Sister's Song
“This is a beautifully written novel. The
characters are rich and full, the settings are lush and real and the story is
beautiful and surprising all at the same time. It is the kind of novel that you
can't put down ….” Stephanie, Goodreads Review
“A vivid landscape, a refreshingly unique plot and a lovable protagonist will keep you rooted to the story from the very first page. Surprising twists, and a heart-in-mouth romance take this novel beyond your average Young Adult read: all will rejoice in the turbulent adventure Sam takes the reader on.” The Children’s Book Review.
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Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780988236929 |
PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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