Books like Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Twelve‑year‑old Sophie never quite fits in. With advanced grades and a sense of isolation at home, she learns she can read minds—an ability she keeps secret. A chance encounter with mysterious boy Fitz, who also possesses telepathy, reveals that Sophie is not alone in a world full of hidden minds. Fitz shows her a startling truth about her existence and forces her to abandon her familiar life for a vastly different one. As Sophie delves into buried memories, she realizes the answers she seeks are perilous and in high demand. Now, with time running out, she must confront her true identity and the dangers it brings, navigating friendships, adventure, and the possibilities of a world where psychic abilities shape destiny.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shannon Messenger
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