In Other Lands

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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 fitness involved in swinging swords around. He's a little enchanted by the elves and mermaids. Despite 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. "A subversive, sneaky, glorious tale of magic, longing, and growing into your wings." — Holly Black, author of The Darkest Part of the Forest Praise for Sarah Rees Brennan'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, author of Wicked and Egg and Spoon “From the