It takes them to the odd and mysterious Witch Mountain. They start a desperate hunt to find their real home. Tony and Tia then learn that they have to escape away from guys that want to use their special abilities for evil purposes. That their people are still in existence somewhere. Because they’ve got supernatural abilities, they are certain that they come from some other world. A terrifying experience blocks Tony and Tia’s memory of the past. “Escape to Witch Mountain” is the first novel in the “Witch Mountain” series, which was released in the year 1968. His work is from the genre of young adult fantasy. His work began being published in the year 1930, when “The Red Eagle” was released. Key wrote the “Sprockets” series and the “Witch Mountain” series, as well as some stand alone work. “Return from Witch Mountain” was adapted in 1978 into the film of the same name. “Escape to Witch Mountain” has been adapted three times, once in 1975, again in 1995, and again in 2009. His book “The Incredible Tide” was adapted into a popular anime series called “Future Boy Conan”. In one of his novels he expressed his belief that animals are aware and conscious, and have their own subtle ways of communication, possibly by telepathy. Key is known for his portrayals of alien yet human-like people that have close communion with nature and psychic powers, as well as being able to talk with animals.

It was here that most of his books would be set, featuring the rugged and wild landscape. He died in the year 1979.Īfter he started writing novels for young readers, he moved himself and his family off to the North Carolina mountains. Between 19, he went to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Before he was known as a writer, he was a nationally known illustrator. Rivers of the Eastern Shore: Seventeen Rivers (By:)Īlexander Key was born in La Plata, Maryland on Septemand was an American science fiction writer, which were mostly aimed at a younger audience. Rivers of the Eastern Shore: Seventeen Maryland Rivers (By:)

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