The Trap

It’s the summer of 1963, and something strange is afoot in the quiet town of Farro, Iowa. The school district’s most notorious bully has gone missing without a trace, and furthermore, seventh grader Henry Nilsson and his friends have just found an odd book stashed in the woods by Longbelly Gulch—a moldy instruction guide written to teach the art of "subtle travel," a kind of out-of-body experience. The foursome will soon discover that out-of-body life isn’t so subtle after all—there are some very real, and very dangerous, things happening out there in the woods. The science fiction inventiveness of Madeleine L’Engle meets the social commentary of Gary Schmidt in this thrilling coming of age story and paranormal adventure full of missing persons, first crushes, embarrassing pajamas, and thought-provoking dilemmas. Finding the book was an accident. But what if the bully’s disappearance wasn’t? Middle Grade Mystery: When the town's worst bully vanishes, it's up to Henry and his friends to piece together the clues. Supernatural Powers: A strange book in the woods teaches the art of "subtle travel," letting the friends explore the world as unseen ghosts. 1960s Setting: Step back in time to the summer of 1963, a world of ten-speed bikes, orange soda, and secrets lurking beneath a quiet Iowa town. Best Friends Adventure: With a cautious thinker, a daring twin sister, and loyal pals, this foursome must rely on each other when their summer vacation takes a dangerous turn.