Rivers of Fire

Rivers of Fire is the thrilling second installment in Patrick Carman's Atherton series, following the adventures of Edgar, a gifted climber and orphan. Set in a unique, man-made satellite world created as a refuge from a dying Earth, the story sees Atherton literally tearing itself apart. Edgar embarks on a perilous, high-stakes quest to uncover the secrets of its dark origin and confront its enigmatic creator, hoping to save his collapsing home. This chapter book is ideal for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy science fiction, adventure, and stories of resilience. Parents will appreciate the themes of perseverance, curiosity, and environmental responsibility, while children will be captivated by the suspenseful plot and the richly imagined world.

Atherton was once a magnificent three-tiered world, but few inhabitants know the truth of its dark origin: it is a giant man-made satellite, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Now this strange place is torn apart--its three lands, formerly separated by treacherous cliffs, have collapsed and collided. But a gifted climber and adventurous orphan boy, Edgar, is determined to discover the secret of Atherton's survival, and embarks on a life-or-death quest to find its mad maker.In bestselling author Patrick Carman's rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth.