Mortal Chaos by Matt Dickinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mortal Chaos by Matt Dickinson When a butterfly startles a young rabbit, and the rabbit makes a horse rear, it starts a chain of events, over the course of one day, that will change peoples lives . . . and end peoples lives. From the climber on Everest to the boy in Malawi . . . the commercial pilot to the American psycho . . . the chaos knows no bounds. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Butterfly Effect : the scientific theory that a single occurrence, no matter how small, can change the course of the universe forever.When a butterfly startles a young rabbit, and the rabbit makes a horse rear, it starts a chain of events, over the course of one day, that will change peoples lives . . . and end peoples lives.From a climber on Everest to a boy in Malawi . . . from a commercial pilot to anAmerican psycho . . . the chaos knows no bounds.This heart-stopping adventure by writer, film maker and climber Matt Dickinson will leave readers breathless. Its the book Jack Bauer wouldhave read as a teenager! Notes A new, high adrenalin adventure story from a writer, filmmaker and mountain climber. Explores the concept of the butterfly effect and chaos theory, as several different characters in different circumstances are affected by each other. The first of 3 books in a series which can also be read separately as standalone adventures. There will be lots of events throughout the country on publication. Ages: 12+ Author Biography Matt Dickinson is a writer and film maker with an enduring (and sometimes dangerous) passion for wild places and even wilder people. He was trained at the BBC and has subsequently filmed many award winning documentaries for National Geographic television, Discovery Channel and Channel 4.As a director/cameraman he has worked with some of the worlds top climbers and adventurers, joining them on their expeditions to the Himalayas and beyond. Along the way he has survived some life threatening dramas; an avalanche in Antarctica, a killer storm on Everest and a night time grizzly bear attack in the Yukon which wasnt quite what it seemed (actually they were beavers!).Matts proudest moment was filming on the summit of Mount Everest having successfully scaled the treacherous north face of the worlds highest peak. Review `. . . action-packed crackers kids will fly through.The Sun`Thrilling and thoughtful stuff for a 21st-century readerTelegraph`A pacy and thrilling read building to a dramatic finale. An imaginative page turnerBooktrust`Slick as an oil-spill, and equally combustive, this yarn for mid-teens takes chaos theory as its basis . . . Gripping.The Telegraph`A fast-paced thriller with a generous drizzle of epicness. Utterly devourable.LoveReading4kids.co.uk, teen reader review Promotional Some will live. Many will die. All are connected. Long Description The Butterfly Effect : the scientific theory that a single occurrence, no matter how small, can change the course of the universe forever.When a butterfly startles a young rabbit, and the rabbit makes a horse rear, it starts a chain of events, over the course of one day, that will change peoples lives . . . and end peoples lives.From a climber on Everest to a boy in Malawi . . . from a commercial pilot to anAmerican psycho . . . the chaos knows no bounds.This heart-stopping adventure by writer, film maker and climber Matt Dickinson will leave readers breathless. Its the book Jack Bauer would have read as a teenager! Review Text `. . . action-packed crackers kids will fly through.The Sun`Thrilling and thoughtful stuff for a 21st-century readerTelegraph`A pacy and thrilling read building to a dramatic finale. An imaginative page turnerBooktrust`Slick as an oil-spill, and equally combustive, this yarn for mid-teens takes chaos theory as its basis . . . Gripping. The Telegraph`A fast-paced thriller with a generous drizzle of epicness. Utterly devourable.LoveReading4kids.co.uk, teen reader review Review Quote Thrilling and thoughtful stuff for a 21st-century reader Promotional "Headline" Some will live. Many will die. All are connected. Feature Non-stop action in this high adrenaline adventure story that is unlike anything published for teenagers before.The concept of chaos theory and the butterfly effect is universally appealing.High-profile author who was the fifth British climber to summit the treacherous North Face of Everest.Exciting and extensive marketing campaign to accompany publication.First of three books which deal with the concept of the butterfly effect, but which are completely standalone adventures.Will appeal to all teenagers, boys and girls.Like 24 in book form . . . the book Jack Bauer would have read as a teenager! Details ISBN019275713X Author Matt Dickinson Year 2012 ISBN-10 019275713X ISBN-13 9780192757135 Media Book Pages 304 Publisher Oxford University Press Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Short Title MORTAL CHAOS MATT DICKINSON UK Release Date 2012-02-02 NZ Release Date 2012-02-02 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-02-02 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2012-02-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40826562;

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