Name: The Hypnotists
Price: 525.00 TWD
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Author: Gordon Korman
ISBN: 9780545503259

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gordon Korman

Publisher

Scholastic Paperbacks

Language

English

Pages

240

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.3 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9780545503259

Synopsis "The Hypnotists"

The first book in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman -- now in paperback!Is it a gift . . . or is it a curse? Jax Opus can use his color-changing eyes to make people do things they don't want to do. (Only his color-blind best friend, Tommy, seems immune.) At first, Jax doesn't know what he's doing -- temporarily hypnotizing friends, foes, and strangers. But then his power pushes things way too far, and his secret isn't a secret any longer.Soon Jax finds himself meeting Dr. Elias Mako, who wants him to join a special institution that will teach him how to use his powers. But what will his powers be used for? That's the big question for Jax as his hypnotic abilities draw him into a conspiracy that will have him racing against time and a mysterious mastermind to save his best friend, his parents, and the entire United States.From #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a fast, fun, and fantastic adventure about a kid who can make other people do what he wants -- and who's wanted big-time because of it.

Gordon Korman

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Gordon Korman is a prolific Canadian writer, known mainly for his youth books, which span genres such as adventure, comedy, and mystery. His career began when he was only twelve years old, publishing his first book, This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall. Since then, he has written over 80 novels, earning the appreciation of young readers for his dynamic plots and memorable characters.

Some of his most notable works include "Restart" (2017), a novel about identity and change, and "The Sons of the Barbarians" (2008). His accessible style and ability to address complex topics with a light and entertaining approach have earned him a wide following.

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