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Synopsis
The Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated author of *A Red Heart of Memories* continues the spellbinding story of the wandering witch Matilda (Matt) Black, who possesses the ability to communicate with inanimate objects and see into people’s dreams—and her companion Edmund Reynolds, a young man with magic of his own who is only beginning to come to grips with his past and his powers… The two travelers have come to the town where Edmund grew up, and found shelter in the benevolently haunted house that was a refuge for Edmund and his friends when they were children. But the house begins to speak to Matt, urgently, telling her that she and Edmund have to leave, to seek out the long-scattered friends. For a darkness is rising, a dangerous, powerful entity. And the only chance of stopping it lies in the hearts of the lost children of the house…
Is Past the size of dreaming appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This contemporary fantasy features supernatural elements including a haunted house, dark entity threats, and characters with psychic/magical abilities. Contains moderate fantasy violence and peril but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include amnesia, dark magic, and supernatural threat.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love stories about characters with unique magical powers teaming up to battle dark forces will enjoy this journey of friendship and self-discovery.