Description
An equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing--and accepting--your fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things and The Parker Inheritance
About the Author
Chad Lucas has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer, part-time journalism instructor, and parenting columnist. A proud descendant of the historic African Nova Scotian community of Lucasville, he lives with his family near Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enjoys coaching basketball and is rarely far from a cup of tea.
Reviews
[Lucas] delivers memorable portraits of two strong-minded young characters probing each other's needs and boundaries on the way to creating firm bonds. * Booklist *
Through thoughtful and gripping omniscient narration, the author seamlessly weaves in clue after clue, leaving readers eager to reach this mystery's heart-pounding end. . .A thrilling journey about acceptance and facing your deepest fears. * Kirkus Reviews *
Lucas executes the mystery and sci-fi elements well here, tying the cool phenomenon of multiple people experiencing the same dream to tech companies exploiting fear for profit. The thoughtful commentary on feeling othered takes multiple forms. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
Lucas crafts an enjoyable science fiction mystery with characters who travel into different dream dimensions based on their greatest fears. . .Perfect for fans of Stranger Things. * School Library Journal *
Blending mystery, horror, and science fiction to explore concepts of fear, belonging, and forgiveness, this is highly accomplished middle-grade speculative fiction. * The Horn Book Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419751264
Author Chad Lucas
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Amulet Books
Publisher Abrams