Mark Walden

Escape Velocity Mark Walden

Brief Description: "Originally published in Great Britain in 2008 by Bloomsbury Publishing"--T.p. verso. Brief Description: The Higher Institute of Villainous Education is in grave danger. It's learder, Dr. Nero, has been captured by the world's most ruthless security force. It's up to Otto to save Dr. Nero, but first Otto must escape Nero's sinister replacement and H. I. V. E. itself. Will Otto be able to break into MI6 as no other villain has ever done?Biographical Note: Mark Walden spent a decade as a video game designer and producer before becoming a fulltime writer and father. He has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Twentieth Century Literature, Film, and Television, both from Newcastle University. He lives with his family in the United Kingdom. Publisher Marketing: Now in paperback, a riveting installment in an action-packed series. Students and staff at H. I. V. E.--the Higher Institute of Villainous Education--are horrified to discover that Dr. Nero has been captured by the forces of H. O. P. E.--the Hostile Operative Prosecution Executive--the world's newest and most ruthlessly efficient security force. Otto decides that the only way to find Nero and the truth behind the lies is to escape H. I. V. E. But he's also struggling with some newfound abilities: Can he really unconsciously interface with computers without physical contact? And if he can, what exactly do his new powers mean? In his search for answers, Otto must flee H. I. V. E., and take the risks that come with being a rogue agent. Then he just has to break into MI6..... Review Citations:

School Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 126 (EAN 9781442421851, Hardcover)

Booklist 06/01/2011 pg. 92 (EAN 9781442421851, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 370 (EAN 9781442421851, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Walden, Mark Mark Walden spent a decade as a video game designer and producer before becoming a fulltime writer and father. He has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Twentieth Century Literature, Film, and Television, both from Newcastle University. He is the author of the H. I. V. E. series and lives with his family in the United Kingdom.