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Keller Parrish, a high‑school student plagued by severe asthma attacks, feels profoundly self‑conscious and isolated. Seeking escape, he turns to the quiet companionship offered by a mysterious boy he meets by a remote pond.
Unbeknownst to Keller, this boy is more than a simple confidant—he is an insubstantial echo of a tragedy that unfolded forty years earlier. As Keller’s solace turns into a haunting encounter, the story explores themes of disability, identity, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Through Keller’s perspective, readers witness the intersection of physical vulnerability and supernatural mystery, while confronting the lingering impact of the past on present experiences.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jean Thesman
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