The Portal to Many Worlds

“The Portal to Many Worlds,” made for kids ages 8 to 12, puts the reader in the shoes of a curious kid who finds an old stone portal at the back of an attic, one that can open onto several worlds. On every page, a decision changes the course of the story: step through the arch that leads to the crystal forest or the one that opens onto a floating city, follow the little glowing guide or trust the map, share your lantern with a traveler met along the way or keep it to yourself. No two readings are alike: the book offers more than twenty branches and several possible endings, from a trip home with an unexpected souvenir to a friendship founded between two worlds. This is not a novel to read in one sitting but a real adventure to steer, where every choice counts and going back to try another path is part of the fun. The book already includes the complete story with all of its branches, a map of the worlds to fill in as you read, and a very simple rules page that shows how to jump from one numbered passage to the next. A blank logbook is included to note the worlds already visited and the paths already tried.