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Parker Bear is a bored, fourteen‑year‑old who finds his world turned upside down when the enigmatic Tara, a new student with glowing spiraled hair and designer sunglasses, arrives in town. Parker is intrigued by her and helps her introduce herself to the other high‑school students. As Tara grows close to each new friend, the students begin to develop bizarre, unsettling habits—such as drinking large amounts of milk, eating dirt, and losing their energy. By the time Parker realizes the sinister nature of Tara’s influence, he is already entangled in her plans. The novel follows Parker’s struggle to stop Tara while dealing with his own mysterious cravings, blending elements of fairy tales, Greek mythology, and supernatural intrigue in a story about friendship, fear, and family life.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Neal Shusterman
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