The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Putty

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*** This Book Won 15 Awards for Excellence *** Meet God School's latest graduate in this humorous award-winning fantasy for young adults. One might think a god with the ability to create universes would have no problems, but that isn't so.  Bernie comes from a broken home, lives on the poor side of town, and is plagued by a mischievous invisible cloud. Against the odds, Bernie lands his dream job and a chance to build his own universe, only to find problems everywhere.  Mysterious asteroids, unexplained volcanoes, and shifting continents lead him to suspect sabotage.  But who could sabotage his universe?  Only another god could do that... It's god vs. god and good vs. evil.  If Bernie fails to outwit his vicious foe, it will cost him everything in this fascinating tale of an unusual young hero on a journey of self-discovery. Discover answers to questions you never knew existed:   -- What are the gods really like? -- Why does their economy depend on the universes they build?  -- How do the gods actually create something?  -- Why do they study Creation Science and Creation Ethics?  -- And, most importantly, why are the gods so afraid of the woods? Winner of 15 Awards for Excellence, including: -- Grand Prize, Writer's Digest -- Best Book of the Year, IAN -- Gold, Readers' Favorite -- Gold, San Francisco Book Festival -- and 11 more awards... Listen to what reviewers and readers have said: "Highly recommended. One of the most unique and well-written YA books I've ever read."~ Judge, 2nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards "...smart, witty, creative, and captivating like nothing I have ever read before. Almost impossible to put down. Awesome!" ~ S. Fisher, Readers' Favorite "...a top pick for teens and adults interested in ... unique stories filled with unpredictable action!" ~ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review "...had me hooked from start to finish. I must say I have had a lack of sleep as I couldn't put it down, and when I did, I still thought about it."~ Miriam Davison, author of Sand, Sea and Meadow Muffins"This book was fantastic! I was riveted, wanting to know what was going to happen to Bernie. The story has humor, a well thought out world of gods and their creations, and subplots interwoven in a way that makes this book difficult to put down. ... a fascinating tale of good vs. evil and of a young hero on a journey of self-discovery." ~ S. M. Lowry, The Fringes of Reality "Wow... I gobbled it up! Unusual and intriguing plot...a mind-bending journey...and a great start for a series." ~ Ardis Schaaf "This book totally took me by surprise! The author does a great job of building empathy for his main character. It definitely kept me turning pages to find out what poor Bernie would have to go through next. There are some twists and turns that keep you guessing, and it ends wonderfully, leaving the door open for many possibilities. This story will undoubtedly capture your heart, as well as make you wonder if WE have our own Bernie." ~ Felicia Madura, author of Crimson Cloak, Born of Blood "This book was just wonderful! The story was captivating, and the characters were interesting and fun. I absolutely loved the storyline, and the story was quite original. I loved the story, and thought it was brilliant. It's a wonderful new twist on how worlds and such are created. The ending ... was just what I wanted it to be." ~ Hayley Guertin, Hayley's Reviews "Everybody loves an underdog story, and I'm no different...but this is the first time I've read one where the underdog was a god. Mr. LeBel's creative genius shines throughout the entire book, and I can only hope that this is the first in a series of Universe Builder novels. I would love to see this made into a movie..." ~ Chris Snead