by Patrick Ness
First published 2015
In a world where extraordinary kids are whisked away to battle supernatural forces, the rest of us just try to get by. Mike and his friends have always been normal - until a new threat emerges that could destroy their small town. Now they must find the courage to confront the darkness, even as they struggle with the ordinary challenges of growing up.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
336 pages · Paperback · Quill Tree Books