Ansari's debut is a stunning contemporary fantasy about love, loss, and the power to forgive that we all have inside us-even if we forget that it's there. And if he and Ana are going to figure out what happened to Liam, they have no choice but to follow its instructions-even if doing so could mean that they, too, might disappear, unremembered, forever.Rebecca K. until Charlie finds a mysterious note, unmistakably written in Liam's handwriting. The only person who believes Charlie is his best friend, Ana even if she has no memory of Liam, she is as determined as Charlie to solve the mystery of his missing brother. No one even remembers him-not Charlie's mother, who is lost in her own troubles and not Charlie's father, who is always gone on business trips. Then came the morning when Liam disappeared forever. His little brother, who, up until a year ago, slept in the bunk above Charlie, took pride in being as annoying as possible, and was the only person who could make Charlie laugh until it hurt. Which is why it makes everyone uncomfortable when he talks about his brother. The past and present intertwine to form a mesmerizing book that would make a great read-aloud at bedtime or in the classroom.Charlie O'Reilly is an only child. The search seems hopelessuntil Charlie finds a mysterious note, unmistakably written in Liam’s handwriting.
However, the elements of magical realism and mystery that are woven into the book truly create a stunning, multifaceted, and intriguing story. The only person who believes Charlie is his best friend, Ana even if she has no memory of Liam, she is as determined as Charlie is to solve the mystery of his missing brother. The book has an eerie mood throughout, but it is not quite as spooky as you might imagine the story to be from the title and cover of the book. Charlie's unbreakable friendship with Ana is a special treat, and the bonds that are forged with other characters throughout the story feel authentic and genuine. The characters are well developed, and their relationships with each other are wonderful and real. The pacing and plot progression of this book are just right. But now that Charlie has entered the asylum, can he and Liam get out? With the help of Charlie's best friend, Ana, and Jonathon the friendly baseball coach, Charlie makes the ultimate sacrifice for his family, learning a few lessons about the power of forgiveness and unconditional love along the way. The note leads Charlie to the old, mysterious asylum on the hill, where he finds Liam, along with many other children who have wished their lives away. Until one day, Charlie receives a note that is unmistakably in Liam's handwriting.
Now, a year later, Charlie is determined to find Liam, but the search seems hopeless. No one remembers Liam-no one except Charlie. Liam was gone, along with every trace of his existence. When Charlie woke up the next morning, his wish had come true. Last year, Charlie went to bed annoyed with his little brother, Liam, wishing he would just disappear.
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