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After a mysterious train journey between school and home, 12‑year‑old Kyle finds himself on the edge of death. The supernatural force that appears on board allows Kyle to see the hidden anxieties and nightmares of his friends, some real and some surreal. As he confronts these fears, he begins to understand the true cost of living without fear—and whether or not death will let him go.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Malorie Blackman
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