The Blue Umbrella A Novel

by Mason, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781434765260
• ISBN10: 1434765261
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: David C. Cook

Summary

When Zac Sparkss mother dies, hes sent to live in Five Corners with his cruel old Aunties. It isnt long before Zac knows something strange is going on. Five Corners is populated with weird charactersa midget butler, a girl who doesnt speak, a blind balloon seller, a mysterious singer, and the Aunties father, Dada. Zacs first encounter with Dada is so terrifying he faints dead away. The one bright spot is Sky Porter, a friendly soul who encourages Zac and shows him kindness. But Sky isnt what he seems either, and when Zac learns Skys amazing secret, he sees that this wonderful man may have a very dark side as well. Discovering that Dada is an evil magician who has found a way to live forever, Zac knows many lives are at stake, including his own.

Author Biography

Mike Mason is the best-selling, award-winning author of The Mystery of Marriage, The Gospel According to Job, Practicing the Presence of People, and many others. He has an M.A. in English and has studied theology at Regent College. He lives in Langley, BC, Canada, with his wife, Karen.