{"product_id":"the-transall-saga-isbn-9780375873232","title":"The Transall Saga","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark's solo camping trip in the desert turns into a terrifying and thrilling odyssey when a mysterious beam of light transports him to another time on what appears to be another planet. As Mark searches for a pathway back to his own time on Earth, he must make a new life in a new world. His encounters with primitive tribes bring the joy of human bonds, but violence and war as well--and, finally, a contest in which he discovers his own startling powers.\u003c\/p\u003eGary Paulsen, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBrian's Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, brings us a new dimension in adventure with \u003ci\u003eThe Transall Saga\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"[A] world of rare charm, a captivating, well-realized realm, where fantastical elements force the protagonist to discover and employ the greatest strengths of his humanity.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred\u003cb\u003eGary Paulsen\u003c\/b\u003e is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eLawn Boy Returns\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoods Runner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNotes from the Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMudshark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLawn Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMolly McGinty Has a Really Good Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Time Hackers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Life of Birds (The Twenty Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leech)\u003c\/i\u003e.A snorting sound came from beyond the trees.  A large hairy animal resembling a buffalo charged into the small opening.  It had long tusks, beady eyes and a piglike snout.  The thing waved its shaggy head back and forth, sniffed the air and bellowed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis can't be happening.\u003c\/i\u003e  Mark edged toward the nearest tree.  The instant he moved, the beast spotted him.  It pawed the ground with its large hooves and lowered its massive head to attack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was no time to think.  Mark jumped for the closest branch and swung up into the tree just as the sharp tusks rushed underneath him.  The animal stopped and sniffed the air again.  Unable to locate its victim, the creature snorted and ambled off into the red forest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark stayed on the branch.  He was shaking and his mind was in a whirl.  \"All right.  Would a hallucination attack me? This must be a real place,\" he whispered.  \"But where is it? And how did I get here?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe thought back to the night before and the energy-charged light.  \u003ci\u003eIt has to be.  Whatever that blue light was, it's the key.  When I fell into the tube it transported me to . . . to where? I don't even know if I'm on Earth anymore.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Delacorte Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303177834725,"sku":"NP9780375873232","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780375873232.jpg?v=1767741894","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-transall-saga-isbn-9780375873232","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}