Paradise Rising

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ACTION ADVENTURE FANTASY YOUNG ADULT

Contemporary,Future

P.G. Shriver

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Submision Type

book

Logline

An unusual encounter. A destined connection. Two superhuman teens in over their heads…

Genre

Action,Adventure,Fantasy,Young Adult

Short Summary

Cheater, a homeless superhero, awakens on a park bench to desperate cries of another. She's led by a dark power she doesn't understand to help the victim.

Setting

San Antonio, Texas

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Rebellion Against 'The One',Tragedy

Plot - Other Elements

Coming of Age,Twist

Mature Audience Themes

Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence

Main Character Details

Name: Cheater

Age: 13

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Empathetic,Faithful,Modest,Selfless,Secretive,Complex,Decisive,Honorable

Additional Character Details

Name: Jaz

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive,Criminal,Desperate,Engaging,Leader,Masculine,Skillful,Sarcastic

Additional Character Details

Name: Tommy

Age: 10

Gender: Male

Role: emotional

Key Traits: Adventurous,Insecure,Naive,Underdog,Selfless

Additional Character Details

Name: Mrs. Wilkins

Age: 30's

Gender: Female

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Charming,Complex,Confident,Empathetic,Gracious,Selfless,Skillful

About The Author

PG Shriver authored several books for younger readers, but The Gifted Ones is her first fantasy trilogy. She graduated from The University of Texas with a BA in English and an M. Ed. She’s a member of SCBWI and travels to various festivals and schools to meet readers. She currently resides in Texas with her family, both two legged and four legged, including their 85 pound chihuahua.

Target Audiences

Age: 13-17

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Information not completed

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Gean Penny Books

Year Published: 2012

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

978-0-615-60073-4