Publisher Comments

Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. 

One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a “research experiment” at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes ... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Jeanette

Koertge again enters the world of teen issues and comes out with an amazing result. Stoner & Spaz, two unlikely friends, from two different worlds, find that the one thing they need is each other. The lives of Ben & Colleen combine humor and harsh realism with wonderful language. Must read for fans of Koertge or anyone who loves powerful literature. Mature ages 13 up.

Publisher Comments

"The world of this book is dark and beautiful and utterly believable; and, as I’ve come to expect of Marchetta’s work, the characters are wonderfully complex. Here is an author who writes fantasy as well as she writes realism — and in the case of Melina Marchetta, that’s high
praise, indeed!" — Kristin Cashore, author of GRACELING and FIRE — Quote

"A tremendous achievement; a wonderful story full of vivid char... read more>>>