In this action-packed sequel to Saving Fable perfect for readers of The Land of Stories and The Phantom Tollbooth, Indira finds herself thrown into a quest full of dragons, unlikely allies, and high stakes.
It’s been a year since Indira rescued the city of Fable and landed a starring role in a story of her own. Now Indira’s ready for a well-earned vacation.
Too bad her advisors have other plans. In preparation for her story’s sequel, Indira has been enrolled in the Hero’s Journey tutorial, a quest designed to teach her how to be a team player. Indira’s assigned crew is a mix of familiar faces and new friends, each hoping to follow in her footsteps into a story.
Indira is ready for this new challenge–until someone crashes their quest. The intruder is more powerful than anyone she’s faced before and begins transforming Ordinary into a giant video game. Indira’s team will have to level up and outplay their opponent, or else the world’s most beloved stories might be lost forever.
Dive into a world of fantastical adventure with "Escaping Ordinary (Talespinners)" by Scott Reintgen, the thrilling sequel to "Saving Fable"! Perfect for young readers who devoured "The Land of Stories" and reveled in the imaginative landscapes of "The Phantom Tollbooth," this paperback edition promises a captivating journey filled with dragons, unexpected alliances, and stakes that could reshape the very fabric of storytelling. After bravely rescuing the city of Fable, Indira thought she'd earned some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Life in the spotlight, starring in her own story, had been exhilarating but demanding. However, her advisors have other plans, and Indira's vacation is abruptly cancelled. To prepare her for the inevitable sequel to her story, she's thrust into the Hero's Journey tutorial a challenging quest designed to forge her into the ultimate team player. The Hero's Journey isn't just a training exercise; it's a trial by fire. Indira finds herself leading a diverse and engaging crew, comprised of familiar faces from her past adventures and intriguing new friends, each hoping to prove their worth and earn their own starring role in a grand narrative. This tutorial is an opportunity to learn vital new skills, especially since Indira is facing the biggest problem of all: she is just not a team player, she likes to do things her way. But just as Indira begins to embrace the challenge, their quest is violently interrupted. A formidable intruder, wielding power unlike anything she's ever encountered, crashes the party and begins transforming the seemingly Ordinary world into a sprawling, immersive video game! The very essence of storytelling is threatened as this mysterious opponent seeks to rewrite reality. Indira and her team must learn to "level up" mastering new skills, strategies, and forms of teamwork if they hope to outsmart their digital adversary. The fate of Fable, and indeed, the world's most beloved stories, hangs in the balance. Can Indira embrace the power of teamwork and lead her crew to victory before the narratives we cherish are lost forever? Scott Reintgen, known for his imaginative world-building and compelling characters, delivers another page-turning adventure that celebrates the power of stories and the importance of collaboration. "Escaping Ordinary" is more than just a fantasy novel; it's a testament to the enduring magic of storytelling and a reminder that even the most extraordinary heroes need the support of their friends. This exciting book is sure to delight middle-grade readers with its blend of action, humor, and heartwarming themes of friendship and self-discovery. Don't miss out on this exhilarating ride through the enchanting realm of Talespinners!