Beyonders: A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull

Jason Walker is an ordinary 13-year-old boy, bored by life and wishing for adventure. But he never imagines his trip to the zoo would result is his being transported from the hippo tank to another world, a place called Lyrian, ruled by the evil wizard, Maldor. 

Of course, Maldor is nothing like the world Jason came from because this new land is dangerous and filled with evil. When Jason meets Rachel, another Beyonder (as people from Earth are called), the two of them set out on a quest to retrieve a secret word, one that will take away Maldor's powerand make Lyrian once again as safe place to be.


If you're a fan of Fablehaven, you're sure to love this first book in a new series. But be forewarned, Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion isn't slated for release until March 12, 2012.