Otherworld:: The Book of Things That Are

Desperately tired of being bed-ridden, Mavis wishes she could go on an adventure. That very night, a ticket appears on her pillow. Train 627 is departing the garden shed at midnight. The destination?Otherworld.Otherworld is better than Mavis, or even Roger could have imagined. There's the train station and the Gullumgall'ad's Cave and the Moon. There are Lady Agatha and Esperanza and Harnswiggle and Bollygoggle. Even better, there are so many stops left to explore! Unfortunately, Mavis makes a dangerously careless wish, and Roger does a very brave and yet very foolish thing to save her.Will they be able to find the Book of Things That Are and change what is written in time?Inspired by her own experience with a childhood chronic illness, Naomi Reid has written this whimsical adventure to be shared with children and anyone who loves them--especially those who may be wishing to get away for a little while.