Pan macmillan, mar 4, 2014 juvenile fiction 512 pages. Ive previously read quite a few books by david baldacci and really enjoyed them, so i was looking forward to getting stuck into his first journey into the ya genre. His books are published in over fortyfive languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. Buy a discounted paperback of the finisher online from australias leading online. The finisher by david baldacci official book trailer youtube. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and. Oct 17, 2014 david baldacci, the finisher the finisher by david baldacci is about a girl named vega jane. The width of the world vega jane, book 3, 3 by david baldacci paperback.
Sorry about all the umm and you know and everything. He knows how to balance the information provided to the reader and how much to immerse the characters in. Parents need to know that prolific, bestselling phenomenon david baldaccis first young adult book, the finisher, is a big bite at around 500 pages, but its a bite. But this isnt unusual, nobody has ever left the village of wormwood. He writes books for children and adults and they are published in over fortyfive different languages and in more than eighty countries, and with more than 110 million copies in print, he is one of the worlds favourite storytellers. Gripping no doubt, it lives up to the expectation of its describer a teen fantasy adventure. In the finisher, bestselling author david baldacci s first young adult adventure, a young girl is faced with an enormous mystery that could change her world completely welcome to wormwood. He especially likes heroines who know how to throw a punch. The vega jane book series by david baldacci includes books the finisher, wereld vol gevaar, the width of the world, and several more.
His first novel, absolute power, was made into a movie starring clint eastwood and gene hackman. It begins with luther whitney breaking into a home, something he does often and for a living. With the finisher, master storyteller david baldacci conjures a thrilling, imaginative world where things are as wrong as wrong can be and introduces us to an unforgettable heroine who must think fast, look close, and defy all odds in her fight to do whats right. He is the author of many standalone crime and thriller books as well as several muchloved series, from the amos decker series featuring the eponymous fbi agent with the incredible memory to the. Parents need to know that prolific, bestselling phenomenon david baldacci s first young adult book, the finisher, is a big bite at around 500 pages, but its a bite that tweens and teens will really sink their teeth into.
Ive previously read quite a few books by david baldacci and really enjoyed them, so i was looking forward to getting. Nobody, including vega herself has ever left wormwood, not until one of vegas co workers named quentin hermes, goes missing. Dispatching five baddies on the first two pages alone, wandwaving villainexterminator vega jane gathers a motley army of fellow magicals, ghosts, and mugglessorry, wugmortsfor a final. The finisher by david baldacci author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. And she always believed it until the night she saw quentin. The finisher by david baldacci summary of the finisher.
The finisher by david baldacci 2014, hardcover for sale. The point of writing about other worlds is that they are different but have many things the same so that the reader can relate. Confused on whether to classify the finisher as a childrens book or an all age fare. Vega jane, 14, is a strong heroine and worthy successor to thgs katniss. Book overview this description may be from another edition of this product. A thrilling fantasy adventure story that follows one girls quest. David baldacci books in order read bestselling 2021 series. In the finisher, bestselling author david baldacci s first young adult adventure, a young girl is faced with an enormous mystery that could change her world completely. Mar 04, 2014 david baldacci is the author of over twenty books for adults, each of which has become both a national and international bestseller. The finisher by david baldacci by paul metcalf march 2, 2014 when fiction is aimed at young adults the themes used are a lot of the times about rebellion, a bout fighting to be independent and to have choice. The finisher by david baldacci paperback book the parent. A world with possibilities and creatures beyond her imagining. He has been married to michelle collin since may 5, 1990.
A place where curiosity is discouraged and no one has ever left. The finisher is the first young adult book from number one bestselling author david baldacci. David baldacci has become one of the worlds favourite thriller writers, with his first novel absolute power, being adapted into the film of the same name starring and directed by clint eastwood. Sign up to receive email newsletters about david baldaccis new books, appearances. David baldacci discusses young adult audience, his new book the finisher posted by. The finisher vega jane, book 1 1 9780545652261 by baldacci, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The main characters of the finisher novel are vega jane, daniel delphia delph. David baldacci, the finisher the finisher by david baldacci is about a girl named vega jane. David baldacci was born on august 5, 1960 in richmond, virginia, usa as david gregory baldacci. Until one girl, vega jane, discovers a map that suggests a mysterious world beyond the walls. David baldacci discusses young adult audience, his new book.
With over million copies in print, his books are published in over eighty territories. David baldacci was born and raised in richmond, virginia. Talking about novel david baldacci books in order are twentysix in number and in around the world there are millions of copies which are sold. The finisher vega jane, book 1 1 9780545652209 by baldacci, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Master storyteller david baldacci takes readers on a sprawling new fantasy adventure. The finisher vega jane, book 1, 1 by baldacci, david when quentin herms is chased from his village into the quag, a dark forest filled with terrifying beasts and murderous outliers, vega uses her skills as a talented decoder to uncover dangerous secrets. David baldacci left a wellestablished law practice in washington, dc to become one of the worlds bestselling authors, with his books published in over fortyfive languages and in more than eighty countries, and over 110 million copies in print. David baldacci reveals five fast facts on the finisher, fantasy novels. Sign up to receive email newsletters about david baldacci s new books, appearances, giveaways, promotions, and more. The 15 year old heroine has many admirable qualities courage, compassion and persistence.
The finisher is a fantastical, aweinspiring, actionpacked adventure that will pull the reader into the vega janes wormwood and hold him. Mr baldacci must have become a grandfather while his other books are coherent mysteries or thrillers, this adventure reads like a story told to a female grandchild. David baldacci introduces an unforgettable heroine who must think fast, hit hard, and defy all odds to uncover the truth. Vega knows quentin didnt just leave, but that he was chased. Baldacci takes a late and nonetoonimble leap aboard the childrensfantasy bandwagon. The finisher vega jane, book 1 by baldacci, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In the finisher, bestselling author david baldaccis first young adult adventure, a young girl is faced with an enormous mystery that could change her world completely. David s books are published in more than eighty countries, with more than 110 million copies in print, and have been. The book is a thinly disguised parallel of medieval times with a twist of magic. Know who is david baldacci and the growing list of new david baldacci books and novels. With the finisher, master storyteller david baldacci conjures a thrilling, imaginative world where things are as wrong as wrong can be and introduces us to an unforgettable heroine who must. K rowling, but vega jane could not be a harry potter but close enough to call baldacci s attempt as truly commendable. Published in march 4th 2014 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in fantasy, young adult books. The finisher book multnomah county library bibliocommons. The finisher by david baldacci is the story of a girl named vega jane who lives in wormwood with her brother jon jane. In the finisher, bestselling author david baldacci s first middlegrade adventure, a young girl is faced with an enormous mystery that could change her world completely. The finisher character descriptions david baldacci this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 147 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Stonecom interactive friday, march 19, 2021 the bestselling author of the new novel the target is also the writer behind a new young adult book called the finisher.
The finisher is a fantastical, aweinspiring, actionpacked adventure that will pull the reader into vega janes wormwood and hold him, captivated, enthralled. The finisher by david baldacci 9781447263012 pan macmillan. In the finisher, bestselling author david baldaccis first young adult adventure, a young girl is faced with an enormous mystery that could change her. David baldacci, the finisher jayas blog jaya bhattacharji rose. David baldaccis first novel absolute power was a bestseller in 1996 that in 1997 was made into a movie directed by and starring clint eastwood. David baldacci the finisher vega jane, book 1 average rating. She lives in a village called wormwood in a boarding house called the looms with her brother john, as. David baldacci is one of the worlds bestselling and favourite thriller writers. The finisher vega jane, book 1, 1 by david baldacci paperback. As he says, i dont write about damsels in distress, because i dont know any. The finisher vega jane, book 1, volume 1 by david baldacci. And hes left behind a very dangerous trail of clues that only she can decode.
She will not breakvega jane was always told no one could leave the town of wormwood. This title was published on 4th march by pan macmillan. The finisher by david baldacci signed first edition book. The finisher is an absorbing novel to read, irrespective of the discomfort at it not being a smooth reading from the word go. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death.
His astonishing career started with absolute power, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring clint eastwood. The finisher is a thrilling fantasy adventure story that follows one girls quest beyond her known world and into a dangerous realm full of magical beasts. He graduated from henrico high school and earned a b. As baldacci says wormwood is a small world, but as the book ends, the world appears to be growing.
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