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Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer traveled to a parallel universe called the Territories. Now, when a series of gruesome murders occur in western Wisconsin, Jack is drawn back to the Territories. The coauthor is Peter Straub.
Quick Summary
Two master storytellers collide in this supernatural showdown where a grown-up Jack Sawyer must Return to the Secret Garden the Secret Garden eerie parallel world of his childhood to hunt a killer who exists between worlds. Teens will devour the blend of creepy small-town mystery, otherworldly adventure, and sharp buddy banter as Jack teams up with a local sheriff to piece together clues that span both reality and the Territories. If your kid devours the parallel world intrigue of "The Dark Tower" mixed with the nostalgic childhood terror of "It," they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for readers in grades 10-12 who can handle intense horror themes and a massive 243,000-word journey.