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Fifteen-year-old Zack is quite content living in a mental ward because of his unusual allergies, until dark secrets about his past, his parents, and his strange sickness slowly surface, placing him in great danger. The plot contains graphic violence.
Quick Summary
Imagine being trapped in a mental ward where your strange allergies keep you safely isolated, only to discover the doctors know more about your mysterious past than they are telling. The twists keep coming as Zack unravels dark family secrets while navigating danger that proves his "safe" hospital room might actually be the most perilous place of all. If your kid loves the suspense and hidden secrets in books like Holes or the mystery elements in the Maze Runner series, they'll be hooked from the first page. This is perfect for middle graders in grades 6 through 8 who enjoy dark, twisty mysteries with a brave teen protagonist.