Mark Prescott is the new kid in Odyssey--and he doesn't want to be there. His parents have split up, and the only one who wants to be his friend is annoying girl. But not everything is all that bad. There's an amazing ice cream shop called Whit's End, and its owner is a quirky inventor named John Whittaker who seems to create fun and adventure for the whole town. As Mark gets drawn into life in Odyssey, the lessons he learns will change his life.
Written by Paul McCusker--a writer and director of the Adventures in Odyssey audio series--Strange Journey Back delivers page-turning excitement with every chapter.
This 4-book volume includes the original stories: 'Strange Journey Back' -- Mark is sure he can save his parents' marriage, if only he could go back in time. But he discovers some changes are out of his control. 'High Flyer with a Flat Tire' -- After a fight with the local bully, Mark is falsely accused of vandalism and sets out with his friends to solve the crime. 'The Secret Cave of Robinwood' -- To impress the other kids, Mark betrays a closely guarded secret. Will he lose Patti's friendship as well as the boys' acceptance? 'Behind the Locked Door' -- Why does Whit want Mark to stay away from his locked attic? Fueled by thriller comic books, Mark's imagination threatens his relationship with a close friend. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
