The city of atherton, though relatively small fewer than 7,000 residents is famously loaded with other megarich power players. The world of atherton consists of three distinct, interconnected lands stacked atop each other like a layer cake, at the top are the highlands, home to atherton s rich and oppressive ruling class. Edgar, a gifted climber, secretly scales the treacherous walls separating the three worlds of atherton, the humble grove that is his home a mysterious highland realm of untold beauty and sinister secrets and a vast wasteland below, where a monstrous danger lurks that could destroy them all. Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of atherton. About the author patrick carmans previous books in the land of elyon series the dark hills divide, beyond the valley of thorns, and the tenth city have all been new york times.
Atherton is a artificial planet with its own atmosphere orbiting above earth the dark planet. The once known planet earth was shrouded by pollution and is now known as the dark planet. The story is set on a floating island known as atherton. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. At the top are the highlands, home to athertons rich and oppressive ruling c. The world of atherton consists of three distinct, interconnected lands stacked atop each other like a layer cake, at the top are the highlands, home to athertons rich and oppressive ruling class. The house of power atherton, book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Atherton house of power tome 1 poche patrick carman achat. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of atherton. The house of power, rivers of fire, and the dark planet. Atherton ymca oahu, hawaii home atherton ymca student. The world of atherton consists of three distinct, interconnected lands stacked atop each other like a layer cake. Kids wings activities for atherton, the house of power by. Whilst a pertinent title for the peninsula, this book has nothing to do with the small affluent town just north of keplers books.
The echoing effect in parts of the cd audio provides an otherworldly flavor that helps one to suspend disbelief and enter edgars world of atherton. It is, however, a fantastic adventure based in a fascinating threetiered world. The grove is one of 3 villages that live on tabletop. The house of power is book one of the atherton series, written for middle grade readers. At the outer edge, sheer cliffs descend to the unknown flatlands. Atherton ymca continues to change lives the atherton y uses the power of friendship and fellowship to nurture the potential of every individual. Edgar, a gifted climber, secretly scales the treacherous walls separating the three worlds of atherton. The atherton house, also known as the faxon atherton mansion, is a historic building in san francisco, california, united states history. The house was built in 18811882 in the queen anne style with horizontal lines, a clipped gable, and a short tower. The house of power does not come up as a search result. Tome 1, atherton house of power, patrick carman, little brown libri.
It has a small human population, and a large lake in the center filled with edible, aquatic centipedes known as cleaners. There are also two brick outdoor fireplaces, one attached to the main house and the other to the guesthouses covered loggia. Edgar, an elevenyearold orphan, finds a book that reveals significant secrets about atherton, the strictly divided world on which he lives, even as geological. The house of power patrick carman the only world elevenyearold edgar has ever known is that of tabletop. The world of atherton is divided into three levelsterraces on which people live. The house of power is the first installment of the atherton trilogy. While searching the forbidden cliffs for a treasure lost in his faded memory, edgar. On atherton, water is the most valuable source of life and is controlled by the house of power on the uppermost part known as the highlands. Next is tabletop, the middle level, whose residents harvest sheep, rabbits and hybrid figs for their use and the use of those in the highlands. Nov 18, 2019 there are also two brick outdoor fireplaces, one attached to the main house and the other to the guesthouses covered loggia. Edgar, an elevenyearold orphan, finds a book that reveals significant secrets about atherton, the strictly divided world on which he lives, even as geological changes threaten to shift the power structure that allows an.
The house of power stowmunroe falls public library. Atherton has a round bottom like a half sphere, and from this base two terraces emerge. It was a complete shock when i finally found the book again when browsing i. The top level is occupied by the rulers of atherton the middle level is for working people and then there is the bottom level, which is supposed to be terrible. The atherton house, also known as the faxon atherton mansion, is a historic building in san francisco, california, united states. A place where world peace reigns and no one has ever heard of war. Atherton is not what it seems, but something far more dangerous, with a history locked inside the mind of a madman and a future beyond edgars wildest imagining. Edgar, an elevenyearold orphan, finds a book that reveals significant secrets about atherton, the strictly divided world on which he lives, even as geological changes threaten to shift the power structure that allows an elite few to live off the labor of others. On the second level, the tabletop, are the workers who labor tirelessly in the fields of fig trees and live under the strict rule of their cruel supervisor. As the earth begins to shake, the residents of atherton wonder what is happening. Apr 03, 2005 the house of power is the first installment of the atherton trilogy.
The house of power is a dystopian novel written by patrick carman. The house of power by aundrea wrightyoung june 2008 little, brown books for young reaaders is pleased to grant permission to post the attached script to the tba web site for the use of tba librarians and teachers to use with their students. The house of power ebook written by patrick carman. Atherton the house of power is set on the island of atherton. Atherton, the house of power by patrick carman by kids. Author interview patrick carman, author of atherton. The house of power by patrick carman edgar, a gifted climber, secretly scales the treacherous walls separating the three worlds of atherton, the humble grove that is his home a mysterious highland realm of untold beauty and sinister secrets and a vast wasteland below, where a monstrous danger lurks that could destroy them all. In reading the house of power, jonathon davis does an admirable job of truly sounding like several different people of many ages. Each detail was in the hands of a genius scientist. Search the latest properties for sale in atherton greater region and find your dream home with realestate. It was built featuring three levels, the top level, called the highlands, the location of athertons only water source. The dark planet is the planet where atherton can be found and is shaped like a cake that narrows to the bottom. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. Set in the future, it is about edgar and samuel, two boys who live on the fictional. Edgar is an eleven year old orphan living on atherton, a small planetlike world that looks more like a spinning top. Right off ill tell you its one of those books where the story isnt neatly wrapped with a bow on top by the end. The house of power, patrick carmans latest book and the start of a remarkable new series with an ecological message accompanying a suspenseful plot and interesting characters thatll keep you turning pages until its finished. The atherton y uses the power of friendship and fellowship to nurture the potential of every individual. Athertons purpose was to provide a new haven for the people of earth, whose pollution and overpopulation problems have come to an extreme. Zillow has 31 homes for sale in atherton ca matching. Atherton, the house of power by patrick carman atherton, the house of power a unique new world was being created. Kids wings activities and lesson plans for atherton by patrick carman, reading curriculum, interdisciplinary curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 3rd through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum.
A readers theater adaptation of patrick carmans atherton. Try to imagine a perfect world, where pollution, cell phones and poverty do not exist. Of course, atherton has long afforded residents an exceedingly prestigious address the location in prime silicon valley has earned it scores of bigname venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur homeowners. This first installment details the many dangerous and revolutionary events on the mysterious land of atherton. The house of power while climbing the forbidden cliffs of atherton, edgar discovers the first of many startling revelations to come. The house of power is the first book of the atherton series, written by patrick carman. The highlands holds the house of power and those who rule over the small world. Set in the future, it is about edgar and samuel, two boys who live on the fictional world of atherton. Edgar lives on the middle of three distinct levels of atherton, each seperated from the other by steep cliffs as well as social class distinctions. Please use the follow button to get notification about the latest chapter next time when you visit.
Atherton real estate atherton ca homes for sale zillow. It is divided into 3 levels, which are the flatlands, tabletop, and the highlands. Carman is not a novice when it comes to creating strange new worlds. Browse mls listings in atherton and take real estate virtual tours at.
The story focuses on edgar, a boy who loves climbing. The story focuses on edgar, an orphan who lives in the grove. This is atherton, and it is the setting of bestselling author patrick carmans new book for young readers, atherton. Atherton is divided into three tiersthe highlands, tabletop and the flatlands. Edgar has grown up on the middle terrace of atherton. Atherton is an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Patrick carman has written many books previously, though hes perhaps best. The humble grove that is his home, the mysterious highland reaml of untold beauty, and the vast wasteland below, where a monstrous danger lurks, are about to.