Hollis Whittaker

It changed the course of WWII. In 1945, it was stolen. Now a ten-year-old boy has found it, and the government will kill him to get it. When ten-year-old Hollis Whittaker picks up a strange medallion he stumbled upon at the edge of a stream, he suddenly begins exhibiting signs of brilliance, even discovering the solar system's Planet X and astounding the astronomical community. The awkward, overweight fifth grader with heart problems is an instant media sensation, but all is not well. The genius-making medallion bonds to only one person for life and the U.S. government has been searching for it since World War II, which means they're prepared to kill Hollis to acquire it so they can exploit the medallion's immense power. After a thwarted hit job by two military agents, Hollis treks cross-country with the aid of his best friend Kirby and a Navajo woman, Cha'Risa, whose family possessed the medallion--the N lch'i--more than seventy years ago. They are hoping Cha'Risa's aged grandfather will be able to help them. Unfortunately, the whole country believes she has kidnapped the boys, and the agents who are trying to kill Hollis have the system on their side.

Hollis Whittaker (Hollis Whittaker Trilogy)

Literature & Fiction

Shanahan, CB

United States

Encircle Publications

Review\n"Shanahan's prose is on target throughout... The voices of the young characters are especially convincing... Heightened storytelling and characterization... "-Kirkus Reviews"Hollis Whittaker is one of my favorite books of the year.... a five-star fun book."-John O'Brien, Ohio Irish American News"...it would make a heckuva movie or mini-series! My highest recommendation!"-Seamus Kennedy, co-author of Clean Cabbage in the Bucket"This first novel by CB Shanahan is a triumph of artistry, energy, and inspiration."-Steve Romanoff, Professor Emeritus and singer-songwriter\nIt changed the course of WWII. In 1945, it was stolen. Now a ten-year-old boy has found it, and the government will kill him to get it. 
When ten-year-old Hollis Whittaker picks up a strange medallion he stumbled upon at the edge of a stream, he suddenly begins exhibiting signs of brilliance, even discovering the solar system's Planet X and astounding the astronomical community. The awkward, overweight fifth grader with heart problems is an instant media sensation, but all is not well. The genius-making medallion bonds to only one person for life and the U.S. government has been searching for it since World War II, which means they're prepared to kill Hollis to acquire it so they can exploit the medallion's immense power. After a thwarted hit job by two military agents, Hollis treks cross-country with the aid of his best friend Kirby and a Navajo woman, Cha'Risa, whose family possessed the medallion-the Nílch'i-more than seventy years ago. They are hoping Cha'Risa's aged grandfather will be able to help them. Unfortunately, the whole country believes she has kidnapped the boys, and the agents who are trying to kill Hollis have the system on their side.

Encircle Publications, LLC

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Hollis Whittaker (Hollis Whittaker Trilogy)

Hollis Whittaker