Epic named as one of School Library Journal's Best Books of 2007

School Library Journal's editors chose 63 books from the 4500 that they reviewed this year. Conor Kostick's Epic was named as one of the Best Books of 2007.

Grades 8 Up - This well-crafted fantasy features a society in which violence has been banned and people must settle their disputes in Epic, an all-consuming virtual-reality game. Erik chooses a female avatar who uses her beauty and wits in lieu of more conventional weapons and teams up with his friends' characters to save his father and take on the powers behind the game.

Photo of Conor Kostick by Mark Granier.