The After-Room

The After-Room

By Maile Meloy

Pages

432

Rating

4.09

Year

2015

Description

It’s 1955, and Benjamin Burrows and Janie Scott are trying to live a safe, normal life in America. It’s not easy when they have the power to prevent nuclear disaster and sinister forces are circling. Soon the advice of a mysterious, unscrupulous magician propels Janie and Benjamin into danger and toward the land of the dead.

Meanwhile, their friend Jin Lo washes up on a remote island where an American spy is stationed and finds herself on the trail of a deadly threat in China. But she’s on the other side of the world—how can Janie and Benjamin reach her?

The After-Room is full of enchantment and heart, with Ian Schoenherr’s stunning illustrations throughout.