The Map That Breathed

by Melanie Gideon

A mysterious map of another world plunges two friends into the adventure of a lifetime "Suddenly the map darkened as if someone had dimmed the light. 'Did you see that?' whispered Billy. A fetid wind came barreling out of the window and sand whipped around in the hole. The two of them watched in astonishment as the map trembled and inhaled. 'It's breathing,' gasped Nora. 'The map is breathing!'" Nora Sweetkale has a strong feeling that her life is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805071423
• ISBN13: 9780805071429
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 11 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 11

Customer Reviews

Wow!

We read this book in three days -- as a family! All of us together on the bed. The kids didn't want the TV, they wanted to know what was going to happen with the BOOK! Thank you Melanie Gideon for providing some quality family time and some sweet memories.

LOVED THIS BOOK

It's hard to find an entertaining, smart book for my kids but I saw that this one had won the New York Public Library award for the Teen Age and thought I'd give it a try. I usually skim the books I buy for my two daughters, but this one pulled me in; I read it thoroughly cover to cover. Liz and Beth both loved it and are waiting for the sequel. Hurry, Ms. Gideon! You have young fans on the edge of their seats!

A sequel please!!!

I bought The Map That Breathed to read to my kids who crave stories of adventure. Once we dove in I realized this book and its colorful worlds were something special. Long after the kids fell asleep I followed this talented writer on a surreal journey in and out of doorways to worlds more colorful than our own. We loved the characters, the worlds and the vivid scenery, and can't wait for a sequel so we can find out more about the Nora and Billy, their future travels and the aftermath in the wake of the Provisioner. I highly recommend this book for kids 7 and up as the villain and his modus operandi maybe a little intense for younger readers.

Buy this book!!!!!

From the moment I started reading this book I couldn't put it down!! Every chapter leaves you wanting to find out more. The story is about two friends who share a wonderful adventure. They travel between this world and another world where strange things happen......like maps that breathe. When you are reading this book you feel as if you are in these new places. Ms. Gideon makes every sound, smell and color come alive. I would recommend this book to all my friends.

Buy this book!

Wow! I couldn't put this book down! The characters are real and likeable, just curious enough to get in trouble but smart enough to find a way out. It was a quick read, but satisfying. As a long-time educator, I found it intriguing: beautiful woven passages, sophisticated language yet incredibly readable. It was exciting, emotional and compassionate. I really cared about the characters. I can't wait to share it with my students.