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In *The Leap*, Charlie is devastated when her best friend Max unexpectedly dies in a drowning accident. Grief pushes her into a strange dream world where she can access an afterlife. Determined to find Max, she ventures further into the mystery, confronting peril that threatens her safety. Only her brother’s support can help her return from this dangerous journey.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jonathan Stroud
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