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When Matthew wanders into the legends‑laden woods of Rathburn Park, he is stranded among the dark trees and the stories of unseen presences. Alone and surrounded by mystery, he must juggle his fear of death, the worry of being forgotten, and the possibility that the "ghosts" of the park are watching.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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