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Mason has never known his father, but longs to. All he has of him is a DVD of a man whose face is never seen, reading a children’s book. One day, on a whim, he plays the DVD for a group of comatose teens at the nursing home where his mother works. One of them, a beautiful girl, responds. Mason... read more
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There is this origination called TroDyn, this company runs the community that Mason lives in. The company has many secrets. Mason is involved in a big secret. Mason helps his mom at a nursing home the she works at. Mason has never met his dad. The only thing Mason knows about his dad is this... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Mason: Mason is the protragonist who is raised by his single mother. We start the story when he is 5 years old. He is attacked by his neighbors dog and the right side of his face is permanently marred. He grows to be a tall and imposing young man. He uses his giant physique to protect smaller, weaker people. He enjoys being a hero. He's interested in science, particularly biology.
- Jack: Mason's best friend.
- Laila: Young girl Mason wakes up in a nursing home.
- Dr. Emerson: A former scientist at TroDyn.
- The Gardener: A mysterious scientist.
- Eve: Laila's mom and a scientist at TroDyn
- Mason: A high school kid whose mother works at Haven of Peace
- Mason: Main character
- Hogan: Mason's Biology teacher at school
- Powell: Add a description of this character.
- Solomon
Setting & Locations edit
- Melby Falls: A small town were the corporate headquarters of TroDyn Industries is located.
- Portland: A city in Oregon not too far from Melby Falls.
- Glenwood
- Portland, Oregon
- Palo Alto, California
Organizations edit
- TroDyn Industries: A scientific biotech research company.
First Sentence edit
The videotape of my father was never meant to be seen by me, and were it not for a chow mix ripping apart half my face, the man might have remained only a mysterious void.
Table of Contents edit
1-20
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Karner Blue Butterfly: The Karner blue butterfly is a rare species that is threatened by the loss its natural habitat and one source of food, the wild lupine plant.
Authors & Contributors edit
- S. A. Bodeen (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Fiewel and Friends
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9780312370169
Page Count: 233
Publisher: Fiewel and Friends
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9780312370169
Page Count: 233
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- Library of Congress: PZ7.B63515Gar 2010
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