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In a quaint, seemingly abandoned village, Miranda, a 15-year-old girl, uncovers the tragic past of a town where a devastating fire 300 years ago wiped out entire families. Abby, Miranda's younger sister, survived and has been living in a virtual limbo since. When Miranda and her family move into the town, they are drawn into an uncanny time loop where they find themselves in the past, meeting their childhood selves. As they navigate this alternate timeline, they must unravel the mysteries of Abby's survival and the horrifying truth behind her disappearance.
First publish date: August 1, 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathryn Reiss
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