Interville by Etienne Fourie

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About the book Patrick Newberry loves nothing more than gaming — which becomes a serious problem when he develops a sudden and very peculiar electricity allergy. Now, every sneeze makes electronics explode, every hiccup fries something expensive, and one unfortunate encounter with the neighbour’s cat leaves the entire neighbourhood without Wi-Fi for a week. Patrick thinks things can’t possibly get any worse.He’s wrong.Because his birthday present turns out to be Crooked Creek Canyon Camp — a mosquito-infested wilderness nightmare he’s fairly certain he won’t survive. Seriously, what were his parents thinking? But camp turns out to be far stranger than Patrick imagined. Soon, a mysterious glowing creature starts stalking him through the forest at night. Then comes the kidnapping (which involves an infamous giant, a butterfly net large enough to catch a pterodactyl, and far too much running), leading Patrick to Verdigris Island — the best-kept secret on Earth.There, eccentric guardians protect a magical Gate leading to InterVille, an intergalactic village filled with impossible worlds, terrifying creatures, and secrets beyond imagination.Now, with more than one world in danger, Patrick and his new friends must venture beyond the Gate into the unknown before something monstrous escapes from InterVille forever.An unforgettable adventure is about to begin!

About the author

Etienne Fourie

Etienne Fourie is a Cape Town-based, award-winning writer and director known for his work on Trompoppie (“Drummie”), Stiekyt (“Stick Out”), Die Windpomp (“The Windmill”), Dis Koue Kos, Skat (“Just Dessert, Dear”), Tydelik Terminaal (“Temporarily Terminal”), Liewe Kersfeesvader (“Dear Santa”), Klein Karoo, and his critically acclaimed debut novel, Man in die Maan (“Man in the Moon”).

In 2021, he won the SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) for Best Achievement in Directing TV Drama for Tydelik Terminaal and was nominated for Best Achievement in Writing TV Drama for Trompoppie at the 2024 SAFTAs. His films have been showcased at numerous prestigious international festivals, including the Rotterdam International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), and Long Beach International Film Festival.

InterVille is his first children’s book.

Readers

Ages 9–12 (and grown-ups who like a good scare)

Format

Paperback, 280 pages

The series

First of a planned five-book series

“Monstrously entertaining. I loved every page.”