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The best-selling author of the Shatter Me series takes listeners beyond the limits of their imagination in this captivating new middle grade adventure where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.

There are only three things that matter to 12-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn't miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappeared from Ferenwood, he took nothing but a ruler with him. But it's been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she's about to embark on one to find the other.

But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find him, she'll have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her only companion is a boy named Oliver whose own magical ability is based in lies and deceit - and with a liar by her side in a land where nothing is as it seems, it will take all of Alice's wits (and every limb she's got) to find Father and return home to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself - and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss.

In a world where words are weapons, the power of language is both intoxicating and deadly. Furthermore, by Tahereh Mafi, delves into a dystopian realm where speech can inflict pain and manipulate minds, unveiling a haunting tale of love, resistance, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

The story unfolds through the eyes of Alice, a young woman living under the oppressive regime of the Reestablishment, where citizens are forced to submit to strict control over their language and actions. In this nightmarish society, silence is survival, but Alice yearns for more. Her world shifts when she meets Cole, a magnetic and enigmatic individual who challenges her perceptions and ignites a spark of rebellion within her.

As Alice and Cole navigate their treacherous reality, they encounter a diverse cast of compelling characters, each with their own unique motivations and challenges. The insidious nature of the Reestablishment seeps into every corner of their lives, testing their resilience and loyalty. Amidst the oppressive atmosphere, they find solace in their shared determination to fight for freedom and reclaim their voices.

Furthermore, delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of power, identity, and the consequences of blind obedience. The novel's captivating writing style draws readers into the intricate world crafted by Mafi, leaving them enthralled from start to finish. It is a poignant reminder of the power of words and the courage required to stand up against oppressive forces.

Throughout the narrative, Mafi skillfully weaves together elements of dystopian fiction, romance, and self-discovery, creating a thought-provoking and immersive experience. Furthermore, is a book that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned, prompting readers to reflect on the fragility of freedom and the importance of fighting for what they believe in.