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**"The World's Toughest Book Critics" have weighed in, and it's high praise for Trellah! "An excellent choice for readers eager for a suspenseful, emotionally satisfying fantasy adventure."  -Kirkus Book Reviews (full review below) Fourteen-year-old Sophina Murray will be the first to tell you: Bad luck comes in threes. First, her father is lost at sea. Then, the rains start. And don't stop. And finally, her little brother is taken from his bed by a monster straight from her worst nightmare. A glimpse into the parallel universe of Trellah - a land of giant trees, bizarre creatures, and a glowing red mineral with mystical properties - convinces Sophina that all may not be lost. But first, she'll have to survive in a hostile world where her darkest fears live and breathe. Trellah is an original and realistic fantasy for ages 12 to 112, with a cliffhanger-free ending. Parental guidance suggested for advanced readers ages 10-11 for moderate elements of horror.** ** ### Review "Graham's writing deftly evokes the story's atmosphere, setting the tone beautifully from the start with a haunting description of Thomasville's rain-swept terrain; a sense of mystery and danger permeates the prose. Meanwhile, Sophina is a brave, intelligent heroine for young readers to follow.... The book exhibits fine character development and powerful dramatic tension. An excellent choice for readers eager for a suspenseful, emotionally satisfying fantasy adventure."  - Kirkus Book Reviews