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In Katherine Applegate’s imaginative tale, five teens—David, Christopher, April, Jalil, and Senna—find themselves trapped in Everworld, a place that defies logic and teems with creatures that shouldn’t exist. Thought to be their ticket home, Senna accompanies them as they confront the reality that Everworld has a stronger grip. The group must navigate surreal landscapes, encounter the gods of Olympus, and battle the malevolent Ka Anor. Their journey leads them across oceans ruled by Neptune and into the fabled city of Atlantis, where further mysteries await.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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