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When Zee, Charlotte’s cousin from England, arrives at her home, the couple discovers that they must confront a host of mythic enemies from the underworld. Nightmares, Death, and Pain roam the realm, and a sinister character named Phil threatens humanity. Together, Charlotte and Zee embark on a perilous quest to protect humankind, testing their courage and bonds in a fantastical journey.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Ursu
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