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Sometimes it's not the kid you expect who falls through to magicland, sometimes it's . . . Elliott. He's grumpy, nerdy, and appalled by both the dearth of technology and the levels of fit-ness involved in swinging swords around. He's a little enchanted by the elves and mermaids. De-spite his aversion to war, work, and most people (human or otherwise) he finds that two unlikely ideas, friendship and world peace, may actually be possible.Praise for Sarah Rees Bren-nan's books:"Breathtaking - a compulsive, rocketing read." - Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author"I suspect that word of this magical thriller will pass through the populace with the energy of wind, of fire." - Gregory Maguire, au-thor of Wicked and Egg and Spoon"From the pitch-perfect opening paragaph, to the heartbreaking final pages ... delicious." - Kirkus (starred review) "A sparkling fantasy that will make you laugh and break your heart." - Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling au-thor"A darkly funny, deliciously thrilling Gothic." - Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author"A laugh-out-loud delight." - Publishers Weekly"Brennan takes the genres of young adult, fantasy, and romance, and through her own writerly, alchemical process converts them into something new and strange and lovely." - Kelly Link, author of Pretty Mon-stersSarah Rees Brennan was born and raised in Ireland and now travels the world writing, teaching and confusing locals. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Tell the Wind and Fire and the Lynburn Legacy and Demon's Lexicon series, among other works.