Two children seek a mysterious forest island as soldiers invade their town in this whimsical, unsettling middle-grade fantasy of secrets and magic.
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Two children seek a mysterious forest island as soldiers invade their town in this whimsical, unsettling middle-grade fantasy of secrets and magic.
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At the mid point of three towns, in the center of three streams, in the heart of a forest, lies a mysterious island. Encircled by quicksand and sewn shut by vines, it is impenetrable to all but the poisonous snakes patrolling its waters. But Daniel is determined to get there, along with his friend Emily. Emily is a bit mysterious herself. A girl who seems to know more than she can say, whose mother was taken away by government troops, and whose eccentric grandmother reads the future in her bubbl...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content
Violence & gore
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War and rebellion themes; military threats, peril, and death without graphic detail
Profanity
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Occasional harsh language from the young protagonist
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Magic central to premise; enchanted island and prophetic grandmother
Occult / demonology
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Grandmother practices whimsical fortune-telling in bubble bath
Political content
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Military occupation, government troops, and rebellion themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Mother taken by government troops; children face military threats
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