Title: Memorable and pleasant fantasy for young readers.
Product review: This was one of the earliest fantasy books that I read as a child, and it made a vivid impression on me.Jay and Jess are very different boys who just cannot seem to get along. When they find themselves in another world after a fistfight in the hall, they need to find a way to become friends. The land of Gwyliath is a mixture of familiar mythology landscapes with just a dash of Oz thrown in. There is a very nice sense of surrealism to the characters which keeps it from being a stock exercise.While not as enduring as other YA fantasy books, Hero From Otherwhere has some nice messages and interesting passages. I would still recommend the Lloyd Alexander and Susan Cooper books over this one, but it might be just the ticket for a slightly younger reader.
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