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When Nita’s mother is diagnosed with brain cancer, the teenage wizard must use her magical ability to travel between realities. In each world, she seeks a solution that could save her mother’s life. The novel blends high‑fantasy adventure with a poignant medical struggle.
First publish date: October 1, 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diane Duane
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