Illusionarium

By Heather Dixon Wallwork

Book Overview

What if the world holds more dangers--and more wonders--than we have ever known? And what if there is more than one world? From Heather Dixon, author of the acclaimed Entwined, comes a brilliantly conceived adventure that sweeps us from the inner workings of our souls to the far reaches of our imaginations.

Jonathan is perfectly ordinary. But then--as every good adventure begins--the king swoops into port, and Jonathan and his father are enlisted to find the cure to a deadly plague. Jonathan discovers that he's a prodigy at working with a new chemical called fantillium, which creates shared hallucinations--or illusions. And just like that, Jonathan is knocked off his path. Through richly developed parallel worlds, vivid action, a healthy dose of humor, and gorgeous writing, Heather Dixon spins a story that calls to mind The Night Circus and Pixar movies, but is wholly its own.

But in a world of shared nightmares and dangerous conspiracies, can one ordinary boy's imagination be enough to save everyone he loves?

Reluctant Hero: Follow Jonathan, a quiet medical apprentice who discovers he has a rare and dangerous talent for bending reality itself.Parallel Worlds Adventure: Journey through richly developed alternate realities, from a steampunk aerial city to the decaying grandeur of Nod'ol, a world built on lies.Airship Adventure: Experience a breathtaking gaslamp fantasy filled with royal airships, sky-high chases, and conspiracies that threaten the entire empire.High-Stakes Fantasy: With a deadly plague infecting his own mother and sister, Jonathan must find a cure before it's too late for everyone.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062001051
• ISBN13: 9780062001054
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Disappointed.. received the wrong book

I was just about to start this book and I hadn’t opened it until today.. Well it’s another copy of Entwined. I just finished that book and loved it!! Disappointed I didn’t get the correct book

Love the author but this book wasn't my cup of tea.

I really loved Heather Dixon's other books and was so excited to read Illusionarium. I have unfortunately tried to push my self to read the book even though I really just wasn't getting into the story. This has such a great concept but I think it just wasn't a book for me in the end. That being said I think it was well written and extremely unique and this is sure to be a wonderful read for many other readers out there.