Isabelle is an independent girl who's lost her parents. As she finds out that her brother is about to sell their parents' home, Isabelle's world spins out of control, and a meeting with a mysterious stranger promises the adventure she's always dreamed of. As she gets ready to go on this adventure, she begins to find clues as to what may have actually happened to her parents. Until now she's believed that they were accountants, but who were they really? Isabelle begins to question her reality as the adventure gets closer and even as an old friend shows up. Can she trust him? Will he go with her? As time approaches and the day comes for the adventure, Isabelle will have to make some hard choices to make and will have to deal with what she's decided. She knows this could change her life, but is she prepared for what will happen once she meets with this mysterious man? Will she find what she's looking for on this adventure? With so much mystery in the air, Isabelle begins to crave the answers to all her questions.
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Table of Contents A good deal of water had run under Beulah Bridge since Letty ... and the third, Deacon Todd's eldest son, had somehow or other met a siren ...
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“Casey is fairly withdrawn now, so don't be discouraged if she won't talk.” Andi puts a hand on my shoulder. “I'm sure your presence here will be a comfort to her.” “I hope so.” What if Casey doesn't even want to see me? “Let's go.
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A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Neal Shusterman is back in print.
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