The Door Within

by Wayne Thomas Batson

Book Overview

Now includes THE LOST CHAPTERS, four previously unpublished chapters with author commentary and editor notes! Aidan Thomas is miserable. And it's much more than the strange nightmares he's been having. Just when life seemed to be coming together for Aidan, his parents suddenly move the family across the country to take care of his wheelchair-bound grandfather. When strange events begin to occur, Aidan is drawn into his grandfather's basement where...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400310113
• ISBN13: 9781400310111
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

The Door Within is a Great Book and Series!

Not only is this a great story, but check out the cover, man--the entire series is simply gorgeous. I've got the hardback and these are some of the best looking books I've ever seen. The story itself is fascinating and action packed. You might say, Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, but you'd be wrong--this one is great without having to take from either of those wonderful stories. Original and full of Allegory that will add even more depth for the Christian, this wonderful tale takes you to a parallel world of honor and courage where you are never alone, but you also never know what may be around the next corner, waiting."--James Somers, author: The Chronicles of Soone trilogy & Perditions Gate: Escape from New Eden.

Terrific fantasy

Thirteen year old Aidan Thomas is one unhappy kid. His family had to move away from Maryland, leaving his best friend, Robby, behind. Aidan doesn't make friends easily,and the other kids considered him a weirdo. He was the school oddball until Robby came along. Robby was everything Aidan wanted to be, smart, brave, fun. Now he's gone and Aidan is alone again. Then Aidan begins having strange dreams featuring a dark knight who seems to be trying to force him to make a terrifying choice. Aidan tries to tell his parents about the dreams, but they aren't interested. Only Grampin, Aidan's grandpa, believes the dreams are real. Then Aidan finds three ancient scrolls which tell the story of another world,The Realm. Soon King Eliam, the monarch of Alleble, calls Aidan to the Realm, where he has a dangerous task to fulfill. The Door Within is book one of The Door Within Trilogy, and while these books are written for young adults, they are a delight for anyone who enjoys a good story. The Realm is a magical world where good battles evil, dragons fly, and swords must be earned. A land where a dark prince is ever at war with the great King Eliam. The Door Within is a delightful story, not just for teens, but for all ages. I strongly recommend it.

Great Teen Read!

Aidan Thomas had the pressures of high school beat. Aidan knew he would never be that popular kid, but somehow he had managed to become the best friend of that perfect, all-american boy, and Aidan was happy to live in the shadow of his friend in order to be accepted by the popular kids. But all that changes, when his Grampin gets ill and he must move away from his best friend, and worse yet, he could no longer live in the popular shadow of his friend. Living at his Grampin's during the summer without friends was terribly boring, that is, until the scrolls appear. The scrolls lead Aidan to have faith in the truth and reality of the realm that lies beyond The Door Within. With the scrolls help, Aidan enters into another world of knights and kings, where he is forced to find that he is more capable than he would have ever expected. The Door Within is one of those books you just do not want to end. Although the reader forms a bond with a few of the characters, the real bond for the reader is to the realm beyond The Door Within. Wayne Thomas Batson does a wonderful job of transporting the reader into the realm's land and cultures, enticing the reader to want to stay in the lands longer. The Door Within will be added to the top of my list for teen readers. It can be enjoyed by any teen, but Christian teens will see more into the King than others will. One extra addition beyond a normal review is that this is one of the best manufactured hardcovers I have seen. Hats off to the publisher, Tommy Nelson, for doing a superb job in the production of this book. Everything from the dustjacket to the papers used for binding the hardcover and within the book are excellent. CSFFC Ratings: Teen Friendly: A (Written for children/teen readers) Christian Message: A (Although allegorical, it is strong and wonderfully done) Crude or Profane Language: A (none) Drug or Alcohol: A (none) Sexual Content: A (none) Writing: A Leathel Grody Author of "The Foundations of Hope Trilogy" Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Central Reviewer

A Must Read

You might buy this for your kid, but you'll be the one reading it! The book just captures your attention and is fun from beginning to end. Money well spent.

Author's Notes

Take Hope Ye Who Enter Here: WTB, the author here. And I suppose you are wondering if The Door Within is a book for you. Well, I say verily, it is most assuredly the book you've been looking for. Of course, you would expect the author to say such things. So allow me to drop some hints and you can decide for yourself. 1. Have you ever had to move far away from home, leaving good friends behind? 2. Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to you? 3. Do you like adventures? 4. Have you ever wondered if there was more to life than what you see all around you? 5. Would meeting dragons and other strange beasties be of interest to you? 6. Do you believe that kids can be heroes? 7. And finally, does the idea of hacking and slashing things with a very cool sword appeal to you? If you answered yes to two or more of the questions above, then The Door Within is indeed a book for you. Thank you for your time...you are still there, aren't you? What? Oh, good. Then, please enjoy my book. And do post your own unbiased review when you come back from your adventure. Sincerely, Wayne Thomas Batson PS: Beware...Adventures are funny things.