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Zach lives secluded with his grandparents on a small island off Washington’s coast, feeling disconnected from the wider world. When his younger brother Gilbert disappears, Zach and a new companion, Emory, venture into the astral realm to rescue him. There they encounter a centuries‑old creature that has come for Zach’s soul, forcing the brothers to confront both external danger and their own internal struggles.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Brent Hartinger
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