Summary
The legend of the Pied Piper meets Sal and Gabi Break the Universe with a touch of Coraline in this “fascinating” middle grade adventure about a boy whose wish goes horribly wrong and his fight to reunite with his real family.
Sam Windsor’s parents and younger siblings, Grayson and Addie, are his whole world, so when his parents announce they’re separating, Sam is devastated. He’d do anything to make his parents change their minds and keep the family together. When a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665946612 |
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| ISBN-10: | 166594661X |
| Author: | Damara Allen |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Aladdin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Initially, Allen captures the heartbreak of parents separating at an age when children have neither the verbal nor emotional vocabulary to communicate how deeply they are affected… . For readers who enjoy descriptive fantasy with a touch of horror.” – School Library Journal * 7/1/24 *
“The story offers emotional honesty while keeping the suspense believable. The cast of supporting characters is authentic with depth and purpose and the action is well-paced. Author Damara Allen has re-imagined a Pied Piper–like historical fantasy that examines the historical ties that bind people to their actions and consequences, coming to a believable and satisfying conclusion. A story that’s a cut above, The Skeleton Flute will find many fans.” – Booklist * 8/1/2024 *
“Debut author Allen presents a mélange of alternate universe tropes to deliver a fascinating page-turner populated by empathetic characters. Approachable dialogue and fast-paced fun ground conversations surrounding morality, revenge, and forgiveness.” – Publishers Weekly * 7/22/2024 *
Damara Allen
Damara Allen was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. She loves everything spooky and creepy. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband and daughter.
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