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In this juvenile fantasy adventure, Owen discovers he is a character inside a narrative that shifts with the reader’s choices. The story follows his frantic attempts to navigate the time‑travel plot, plot twists, and magic, all while hoping that Kara Dox—another captive who may hold the key—can help him escape. Their friendship and teamwork become central to the quest to rescue Bethany before the story’s final chapter collapses.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James Riley
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