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Danny goes for a stroll one day when he unwittingly falls into a deep hole. Unable to get out, the boy begins to search around and finds himself face-to-face with the Greek god Atlas, the man with the world on his shoulders.

Danny Nielsen is a lonely ten-year old boy who lives with his Aunt Teddie, a beautiful and wealthy entrepreneur. Though Teddie tries her best, her callous boyfriend Phillip makes matters difficult. Danny often finds refuge in Deep Well - Teddies' breathtaking stretch of land believed to be filled with hidden gold. One day he discovers an ancient cave, the legendary prison of Atlas - the mythological demigod who holds the world on his shoulders. What begins as freedom for Atlas soon develops into a daily adventure as he tries to adjust to modern world, and the family he has been adopted into. Teddie is obviously attracted to this stranger who claims he is a demigod but Philip has ulterior goals for the sacred land Atlas has been released from. Finally Atlas must make a decision whether to stay on Earth and help his new friends or return to the stars to find his long lost love, the morning star Aurora.—Anonymous

Fantastic adventure abounds in this story about a boy and a god. Danny goes for a stroll one day when he unwittingly falls into a deep hole. Unable to get out, the boy begins to search around and finds himself face-to-face with the Greek god Atlas, the man with the world on his shoulders. Atlas helps Danny to safety, and the two become fast friends. When Danny decides to invite the god to his home as a show of gratitude, Atlas immediately becomes love struck with Danny's mother. A story of true love, the unbreakable bond of friendship, and family values, Mr. Atlas provides excitement and entertainment for the whole family.—Anonymous