The Claiming
The Claiming
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The Claiming

Written by Jasmine Warga
Book #2 in the The Last Resort Series
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$17.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
240
Page count
43,087
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Jan 6, 2026
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The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here!A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he’ll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he’s desperate to protect – one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years…And that’s not all. Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. Teddy’s nightmares are back in a big way, and after getting stuck in the portal herself, Lila seems to be… flickering?! Almost as if something, or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but he’s terrified of repeating the worst mistake of his life. Yet Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden’s evil plans, and in order to stop her, he’ll have to face his greatest fears – the ones he’s spent his whole life running from.Enter the world of The Last Resort! Talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781546162841
    Publication Date
    January 6, 2026
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Original Publication Date
    January 6, 2026
    Page Count
    240
    Word Count
    43087
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years

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