In Other Lands

a novel

Hardcover, 437 pages

English language

Published Nov. 7, 2017 by Big Mouth House.

ISBN:
978-1-61873-120-3
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OCLC Number:
988231972

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Despite his aversion to war, work, and most people (human or otherwise), teenaged Elliott, a human transported to a fantasy world where he attends a school for warriors and diplomatic advisers, finds that two unlikely ideas, friendship and world peace, may actually be possbile.

"The Borderlands aren’t like anywhere else. Don’t try to smuggle a phone or any other piece of technology over the wall that marks the Border ― unless you enjoy a fireworks display in your backpack. (Ballpoint pens are okay.) There are elves, harpies, and ― best of all as far as Elliot is concerned ― mermaids. "What’s your name?" "Serene." "Serena?" Elliot asked. "Serene," said Serene. "My full name is Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle." Elliot’s mouth fell open. "That is badass." Elliot? Who’s Elliot? Elliot is thirteen years old. He’s smart and just a tiny bit obnoxious. Sometimes more than a tiny bit. When his class goes on a …

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Subjects

  • Diplomats
  • Warriors
  • Bisexuality
  • Fiction
  • Coming of age
  • Fantasy
  • Schools
  • Friendship
  • Magic