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by Tony Abbott (Author)
Written by award-winning author Tony Abbott and perfect for fans of The Ethan I Was Before and The Thing About Jellyfish, this bittersweet middle grade novel follows the ghost of Denis Egan as he teams up with his living twin brother to solve the mystery of his death.
Denis Egan is dead.
He's okay with that. It's been five years since he died, and the place where souls go is actually pretty nice. Sure, there are some things about his life and how it ended he can't quite recall, but that's how it's supposed to be. Remembering could prevent Denis from moving on to whatever's next.
However, something is standing in his way. His twin brother Matt can't let go of him, and as long as the living are holding on to his memory, Denis can't rest in peace.
To uncover the truth about what happened that day five years before, Denis returns to his hometown and teams up with Matt. But visiting for too long has painful consequences for Denis, and Matt's renewed interest in his brother's passing is driving a wedge between his still-grieving parents.
Can the two boys solve the mystery of Denis's death without breaking apart the family he's left behind?
Front Jacket
DENIS EGAN IS DEAD.
He's okay with that. Port Haven, the place where souls go, is actually pretty nice. Sure, there are some things about his life and how it ended he can't quite recall, but that's how it's supposed to be. Remembering could prevent Denis from moving on to whatever's next.
However, something is standing in his way. His twin brother, Matt, can't let go of him, and as long as the living are holding on to his memory, Denis can't rest in peace. So he returns home to find out why, only to realize that the circumstances surrounding his death are not at all what he imagined.
To uncover the truth about what happened, Denis teams up with Matt. But leaving Port Haven for too long has painful consequences for Denis, and Matt's obsession with his brother's passing is driving a wedge between his still-grieving parents. Can the boys solve the mystery without breaking apart the family Denis left behind?
Remarkably moving, funny, and suspenseful, bestselling author Tony Abbott's latest novel will grab hold of your heart and won't let go.
--Booklist (starred review)Back Jacket
DENIS EGAN IS DEAD.
He's okay with that. Port Haven, the place where souls go, is actually pretty nice. Sure, there are some things about his life and how it ended he can't quite recall, but that's how it's supposed to be. Remembering could prevent Denis from moving on to whatever's next.
However, something is standing in his way. His twin brother, Matt, can't let go of him, and as long as the living are holding on to his memory, Denis can't rest in peace. So he returns home to find out why, only to realize that the circumstances surrounding his death are not at all what he imagined.
To uncover the truth about what happened, Denis teams up with Matt. But leaving Port Haven for too long has painful consequences for Denis, and Matt's obsession with his brother's passing is driving a wedge between his still-grieving parents. Can the boys solve the mystery without breaking apart the family Denis left behind?
Remarkably moving, funny, and suspenseful, bestselling author Tony Abbott's latest novel will grab hold of your heart and won't let go.
