
The ending definitely goes for zany over serious, despite the bloodshed This was very entertaining, especially for an epic nerd like me. I've seen the concept of a RPG-come-to-life before but not done so well as this one, and I haven't had so many genuine laughs reading a YA book in a while. (Though really, Perry, who says only boys play Magic? I played Magic! Hmmm, perhaps I should not admit to that?! //looks around shiftly// Never mind, I never played Magic!). This was very entertaining, especially for an epic nerd like me.
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But to save the princess, Perry will have to learn how to make real connections in the human world as well.more As they embark on their quest together, Perry realizes that his nerdy childhood has uniquely prepared him to be a great warrior in this world, and maybe even a hero. Perry's new otherworldly friends need his help to save their princess and prevent mass violence. There he meets Mortin Enaw, one of the creators of C&C, and mythical creatures from the game. Everything changes, however, when Perry gets to camp and stumbles into the World of the Other Normals. Perry is bracing himself for the worst summer of his life. Concerned their son lacks social skills, they ship him off to summer camp. But that isn't happening-not if his parents have anything to do with it. The world of C&C is where he feels most comfortable in his own skin. Given the chance, fifteen-year-old Peregrine "Perry" Eckert would dedicate every waking moment to Creatures & Caverns, a role-playing game with magical creatures, spell casting, and deadly weapons. The Other Normals is a story from one of the most brilliant voices in teen literature about the winding and often hilarious path to manhood. Given the chance, fifteen-year-o From Ned Vizzini, the best-selling author of It's Kind of a Funny Story and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller House of Secrets, comes this geektastic tale about role-playing and growing up. From Ned Vizzini, the best-selling author of It's Kind of a Funny Story and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller House of Secrets, comes this geektastic tale about role-playing and growing up.
