The Door at the End of the World

By Caroline Carlson

Book Overview

An otherworldly middle grade story perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and Stranger Things from the author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series and the Agatha Award nominee The World's Greatest Detective.

What begins as a rather unremarkable Tuesday quickly turns to disaster when Lucy, the Gatekeeper's deputy, discovers that her boss has vanished and the door connecting Lucy's world to the next world over is broken--and it all might be Lucy's fault.

To save the Gatekeeper and set things right, Lucy must break the rules for the first time ever and journey with an otherworldly boy, a suspiciously sneaky girl, and a crew of magical bees into the seven worlds beyond her own.

But Lucy isn't the only one breaking the rules. As dangers gather around her, she learns she's up against a sinister force that's playing with the delicate fabric of time and space, no matter what the deadly costs or consequences.

Lucy's never had to save the world before--and now, somehow, she's got to find a way to save eight of them.

Portal Fantasy Adventure: When the door between worlds breaks and her boss disappears, rule-follower Lucy must travel through seven whimsical and dangerous worlds to set things right.Found Family: To succeed, Lucy must team up with Arthur, a boy from another world, and Rosemary, a suspiciously sneaky girl who knows more than she lets on.A Swarm of Magical Bees: A loyal crew of bees who can spell messages in the air are Lucy's only constant companions, offering cryptic advice and a thousand protective stingers.A Universe at Stake: Uncover a sinister plot that threatens the fabric of time and space, connecting all eight worlds in a race against a powerful, hidden enemy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062368311
• ISBN13: 9780062368317
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7