FadeIT IS THE summer of 1938 when young Paul Moreaux discovers he can “fade.” First bewildered, then thrilled with the power of invisibility, Paul experiments. But his “gift” soon shows him shocking secrets and drives him toward a chilling act. “Imagine what might happen if Holden Caufield stepped into H. G. Wells’ The Invisible Man, and you’ll have an idea how good Fade is. . . . I was absolutely riveted.”—Stephen King |
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User Review - KirkusYoung Paul Moreaux discovers that he's inherited the ability to disappear at will, and what might have been at least partly a blessing in the hands of another author is in Cormier's hands an unalloyed ... Read full review
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User Review - jnfalvey - LibraryThingThis story follows Paul, who at 13 realizes he has a unique talent--he can "fade" or disappear at will. Through his uncle, he learns that this is a trait that has been handed down in his family ... Read full review
Contents
Section 13 | 132 |
Section 14 | 157 |
Section 15 | 191 |
Section 16 | 227 |
Section 17 | 236 |
Section 18 | 237 |
Section 19 | 259 |
Section 20 | 273 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Fade |
| Author | Robert Cormier |
| Publisher | Random House Children's Books, 2013 |
| ISBN | 0307523314, 9780307523310 |
| Length | 320 pages |
| Subjects | › › Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction / General Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse |
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