cover image THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE

THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE

Rodman Philbrick, . . Scholastic Signature, $4.99 (, $4.99 ISBN p) ISBN 978-0-439-08759-9

"Philbrick's latest misfit protagonist embarks on an adventure in a fantastic and often frightening alternative world," said PW. "The creation of a futuristic dialect, combined with striking descriptions of a postmodern civilization, will convincingly transport readers." Ages 10-14. (Mar.)