2008-10-04 22:21:56 - THE BOOK OF NONSENSE, Volume 1 of the controversial Sacred Books series, to be released Oct. 17th. Publisher expects "firestorm" by the time Volume 3 hits shelves in 2010.

"David Michael Slater just completed a new literary fantasy adventure series fraught with suspense, hidden clues, bizarre twists and an ancient book full of utter nonsense...Slater understands that the secret to capturing the interest of teens is to engage their curiosity and intelligence by hooking them with a blend of unusual references, mysterious clues and a dark, suspenseful plot packed with action." - Portland Tribune

Austin, TX - Oct. 17, 2008 - THE BOOK OF NONSENSE, Volume 1 of the Sacred Books series, already included in the Association of Booksellers for Children's Best Books of 2008, will be released by Blooming Tree Press/CBAY. The series is certain to explode notions of 'Teen Lit,' by venturing boldly into 'Da Vinci Code'

territory. The publisher expects a firestorm by the time Volume 3 reaches shelves in 2010. The web is already abuzz with talk about film deals and book banning.

The book is ancient, ravaged and full of utter nonsense. But the moment it enters Daphna and Dexter's lives, bizarre things begin to happen. Why is their father, who found the book, suddenly so distant? Is the old man who took it from him some kind of hypnotist? Why is a giant, red-eyed boy menacing them? And what does their thirteenth birthday have to do with all this? Daphna and Dexter can't stand each other, but they'll have to work together to learn the truth about the Book of Nonsense - before their lives come apart completely.

Twin protagonists, Daphna and Dexter, illustrate the books two-fold appeal. Readers with Daphna's passionate literary sensibilities will be rewarded by the depth of Slater's writing. Riddled with enough mysterious clues and allusions to keep the most research-obsessed reader engaged, the Sacred Books series provides intellectual thrills all throughout the completed five-book series. For those preferring action to contemplation, like Dex, THE BOOK OF NONSENSE rivets even the most reluctant reader to the page with its dark and suspenseful plot, its horrifying villains and its insider's view of the life of real teens. The incendiary Sacred Books series will continue with THE INFINITE; THE LIBRARY; THE BOOK OF THE MAP; and THE BOOK OF ALL THINGS.

About the book:
The Book of Nonsense: Sacred Books, Vol. 1 by David Michael Slater
ISBN: 978-1933767000
Publisher: Blooming Tree Press/CBAY
Publishing Date: Oct. 17, 2008
Pages: 256
S.R.P.: $16.95

About the author:
David Michael Slater has won many awards for his beloved picture books, including Cheese Louise!, The Ring Bear, and Flour Girl. In December, SELFLESS, his first novel for adults will be published. His film, MOCHA COLA HIGH, is currently in development with Right Angle Pictures. David teaches middle school in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and son.

Learn more at: www.davidmichaelslater.com