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Description
Andromeda Klein is a high school sophomore who is an outcast due to her interest in the occult and her disabilities. When her tarot readings begin to predict events with unusual accuracy, strange omens and coincidences lead her to uncover buried truths. Along with new friends, she works to save library books while dealing with grief. The novel provides detailed information about the occult.
Quick Summary
This book turns the classic outcast story on its head by giving us a weird, wonderful heroine who uses actual occult knowledge to hatch a secret library-saving scheme. Readers get to dive into fascinating occult symbols and rituals alongside Andromeda while rooting for her quirky crew of misfits to pull off an impossible heist. If your kid loves the dark humor and outsider protagonist of "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" or "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," they will be totally hooked. With an AR level of 7.5 and a word count that keeps things moving, this is a perfect pick for teens in grades 9 through 12 who enjoy smart, slightly spooky stories with real heart.