Harvard Alum and Avid Historian Releases New Fantasy Coming-of-Age Novel to Reintroduce Young Adults to the Joy of Reading
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) February 04, 2019 -- Author George Whitney noticed young boys and girls had begun to trade in their books for Xboxes and their love of reading for the pastime of gaming and browsing Instagram. Frustrated, Whitney sought out to reduce this problem. Now, young readers can now escape reality for a little while in Whitney’s new novel, “The Wargod’s Apprentice: A Novel”, an enchanting yet historically correct coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old awkward freshman who must learn to adapt to a strange and intriguing new way of life.
At the beginning of the story, Lex is merely a gangly high school freshman who, seeking his place to fit in, finds it in football which also serves as his aggressive outlet. While Lex, who used to be homeschooled, learns how to navigate the labyrinth of public-school life, he unfortunately finds out from his wealthy grandfather that his whole family perished in a fire.
Devastated, Lex sets off to live with his grandfather, who decides to apprentice him to an eccentric named Dr. Bernard Polemarchos. Bernie is a ‘Wargod’ who re-fights the great battles of history to protect earth from the evil Others.
As Bernie teaches Lex how to be a warrior and as Lex grows in his confidence, strength and courage, soon the time will come for the young man to avenge the murders of his loved ones and make his lasting mark on history.
One Amazon reviewer describes the appeal “The Wargod’s Apprentice” will have to readers young and old: “[A] great read for a number of audiences. The storytelling is exceptional. Very entertaining—my son (19) and I (48) both thoroughly enjoyed it.”
By reading “The Wargod’s Apprentice,” young readers are sure to find a relatable character in young Lex and become inspired by his rise to honor, courage and heroism.
“The Wargod’s Apprentice: A Novel”
By George Whitney
ISBN: 9780692905616 (softcover); 9780999734117 (hardcover); 9780999734124 (electronic)
Available at the Lulu Online Bookstore and Amazon
About the author
George Whitney earned his honors degree in Russian History from Harvard University. He has been an avid history enthusiast since he was a child, growing up with a father who taught history and reading through the several thousand history books in his home. He is an experienced writer, having written screenplays and numerous articles about Major League Baseball, particularly the Boston Red Sox. To learn more, please visit https://www.georgewhitneyiii.com.
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