Epic nominated for 2009 Rhode Island Teen Book Award

Epic is one of 20 nominees for the 2009 Rhode Island Teen Book Award.

On New Earth, a world based on a virtual role-playing game, Erik persuades his friends to help in order to save his father from exile and safeguard the futures of each of their families.

The books are selected on the basis of literary quality and their appeal to young adult readers. Middle school and high school students from all over Rhode Island vote for this award at their school or local public library.