First published 1996
Lannie steps onto the playground for what should be an ordinary game of freeze tag. But when her fingers brush another player, they lock in place like statues. Her touch brings the game's rules into terrifying reality. Elsewhere, Nicoletta cannot stop thinking about Jethro, the new student who appeared in her classroom without warning. His presence chills her skin and his eyes hold secrets that make her stomach twist with dread. Meanwhile, Mary Lee stares across the room at her twin sister Madrigal, wishing she could trade places and live that charmed life instead of her own. When her desperate wish comes true, Mary Lee discovers that Madrigal hides darkness beneath her perfect surface. Three girls face supernatural forces that twist innocent desires into dangerous realities. Each must confront powers that transform everyday situations into matters of survival.
Genres: horror, supernatural, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: supernatural-abilities, survival, transformation
378 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Point
Content warnings: violence