Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions
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A01=Anthony D Grate
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Author_Anthony J Rapino
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- ISBN 9781626349667
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 24 Nov 2022
- Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group LLC
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
- Age Group: Ages 12+
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Sometimes our greatest moments of enlightenment come from our worst mistakes.
When life deals eleven-year-old Tommy Grant some unfavorable circumstances that are intruding on his otherwise tranquil life in Ohio, he retreats into the spell-binding Order of Cosmic Champions. When he discovers that the largely successful animated program and toy line is holding a nationwide ""Create-A-Character"" contest where applicants submit their action figure designs, Tommy knew he had to apply as surely as he knows his own name.
What follows is a whirlwind coming-of-age adventure of righting wrongs, overcoming perilous obstacles, confronting our inner demons, and challenging the limits of reality. In this waxing nostalgic and imaginative fantasy, readers will discover what excitement lies waiting when you take risks and conquer your fears. Only one question remains: Are you ready for something more?
About Anthony Grate:
Anthony lived through the '80s, from ages six to sixteen, by surviving on steady doses of Masters of the Universe, Kool-Aid that he put way too much sugar in, and BarNones. Occasionally he puts pencil to paper and create comic strips to entertain his friends. He dreamed of one day working for Marvel or DC. Once out of college, however, he found himself selling furniture. Life sure is funny.
After a few failed attempts to use a new thing called "the internet" to find a nice lady to share life with, a nice lady found him. They married and soon found themselves raising four children together. Meanwhile, in his spare time, Anthony tried desperately to appease the creative spirit dwelling within him. Comic strips, websites, books, board games, interactive online games . . . you name it, he probably gave it a shot.
Nowadays, Anthony juggles the responsibilities of a husband, father, business owner, and creator pretty well--or at least he thinks so. He lives in the same quiet corner of Ohio that he always has, with no plans of changing that. The guy's not much for change, which is probably why he still watches Masters of the Universe and eats too many BarNones. He did ditch the Kool-Aid, however.
About Anthony Rapino:
Anthony J. Rapino resides ion Northeastern Pennsylvania with his cats Luna and Poe. When he's not writing speculative fiction, Anthony can be found in the classroom teaching English or crouched in dark alleyways sculpting horrific autumnal creatures out of clay.
His work has appeared in On Spec, Acapella Zoo, Black Ink Horror, Madhouse, Liminal Spaces, and others. His novel, Soundtrack to the End of the World, and story collection, Greetings from Moon Hill, are both available now.
Proof of psychosis and a full bibliography can be found on his website: www.anthonyjrapino.com
