
Written by Tae Keller
Three friends must unravel a prophecy to save their lives as wildfires threaten their world.
In a race against fate, Nomi, Vi, and Arthur must confront a prophecy that foretells destruction. As wildfires loom over Seattle, their friendship is tested by secrets and choices. Nomi seeks help to avert disaster, but Vi is distracted by a new crush, and Arthur hides the truth behind their fractured bond. With time running out, can they unite to change their destiny, or will the prophecy consume them all? Discover a tale where friendship and fate collide, and the future hangs in the balance.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship–from the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger. “Another unforgettable novel from one of my favorite authors. I loved Nomi, Arthur, and Vi. I have a prophecy that readers will love them, too.”–Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medalist and National Book Award finalist Once there was a tree. For two hundred years, there was a tree. There was a tree. There was a tree. Until the tree fell in a forest–and then there was a book. When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they discovered a book of prophecies. It was so very comforting to know what was coming. But as the kids grew older, they forgot about the book. Until the final prophecy started coming true. Now, as seventh grade tests their friendship and wildfires threaten Seattle, the final prophecy promises fire and destruction. Nomi tries everything to prevent calamity. The only problem? She needs help…but Vi’s acting strange and Arthur stopped talking to her. Vi can’t tell Nomi, but she’s been texting the coolest boy in school, and it’s going well–until that boy makes an unexpected request, and she must decide who she wants to be. Meanwhile, Arthur joined the cross-country team, but he can’t outrun the real reason he ended his friendship with Nomi. The best he can do is try to hide it. As the prophecy escalates, past and present intersect, fate and friendship collide, and secrets spread like wildfire. Together, Nomi, Vi, and Arthur must face the future…even, and especially when it’s so uncertain.
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