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Synopsis
When insane exile Corner and his army of mindless, whispering shadows invade Safe, a secret, underground community of freaks and disabled outcasts, Matthew, traumatized shapeshifter Ariel, and other misfits go to the dangerous place known as Above, where Matthew makes a shocking discovery about the histories entrusted to him.
Is Above appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade fantasy about disabled and different outcasts fleeing an underground refuge to the surface world. Contains moderate violence (invasion, shadows, danger) and themes of ableism, trauma, and mental illness, but centers found family and acceptance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include ableism, mental illness, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love stories about misfits banding together, underground worlds, and discovering shocking secrets will find this adventure gripping.