The Gift

Brief Description: After escaping imprisonment by the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, who possess magical powers, establish themselves as leaders of the Resistance, a hidden community of teenagers like themselves, hunted by the state and determined to defy its ban on the arts, magic, and all other forms of creativity. Biographical Note: James Patterson was selected by readers across America as the Children's Choice Book Awards Author of the Year in 2010. He is the internationally bestselling author of the highly praised Middle School books, "I Funny," " Confessions of a Murder Suspect," and the Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, Daniel X, and Alex Cross series. His books have sold over 260 million copies worldwide, making him one of the bestselling authors of all time. He lives in Florida. Ned Rust has also collaborated with James Patterson on "Daniel X: Watch the Skies "and "Daniel X: Game Over." He lives in Croton, New York with his family. Publisher Marketing: When Whit & Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order. But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift." While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty's suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion: the highly-anticipated fulfillment of the heart-pounding opening prologue of book one... "The Execution of the Allgoods." Review Citations:

Booklist 12/01/2010 pg. 60 (EAN 9780316036252, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 108 (EAN 9780316036252, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 117 (EAN 9780316036252, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2010 (EAN 9780316036252, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2011 (EAN 9780316036252, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 61 (EAN 9781607886747, Compact Disc)

Contributor Bio:  Patterson, James James Patterson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the blockbuster series MAXIMUM RIDE. More than 100 million of his books are in print around the world, making him one of the top-selling writers of all time.