Annelyse Bellamy thought she knew her mother well. But, when unimaginable tragedy strikes, and a mysterious young man plants questions in her mind, everything Annelyse ever took for granted is cast into doubt.
Tracing a path outlined for her by a cryptic poem, Annelyse sets out on a journey to discover the truth about the mythical creatures called Woolems, and to find answers to the questions clouding her mother's past.
Along the way, she learns a valuable lesson: that there is no more-foreign country through which to wander than Grief, but the way back to all that she once held dear lay hidden where least expected.
Pelicano, Matt: - "Matt Pelicano was born near Syracuse, New York and by age 10 was already writing poems, lyrics, music, and stories. At the age of 17, Matt published his first compilation of poetry, followed by a second a year later. At age 18, Matt's poetry was featured with a centerfold spread in the New York Span and numerous inclusions in the monthly poetry journal, Omnific. One of Matt's children's books, Philbert LaRue had a Hole in his Shoe, has been compared with the works of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Another of Matt's novels targets a middle school-aged (and older) audience. The result of almost two years-worth of onsite research and set in Paris, France, A Butterfly in Paris is an adventure story, a travel guide, and a French language primer all rolled into one.Matt's children's novel, Tabouli: The Story of a Heart-Driven Diabetes Alert Dog, seeks to raise awareness of diabetes alert dogs and the vital work they perform, while encouraging those suffering with juvenile diabetes to always "follow the adventure" and live life to the fullest. Recommended by world-renown dog trainer, Debby Kay, "Tabouli perfectly captures the spirit and journey of a remarkable service dog." Tabouli has been nominated for three awards by the Dog Writer's Association of America. Matt has received nationwide media attention for his writing. Some of this press coverage can be seen on his website: www.MattPelicano.com.From his youth, Matt has always loved the poetry of E.E. Cummings, Shel Silverstein, TS Eliot, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, and William Shakespeare. His literary heroes include JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Oscar Wilde, Agatha Christie and David McCullough. Matt has three grown children - Andy, Joey and Megan - and lives in South Carolina and New York."
Stanton, Sandra: - Sandra Stanton was born and raised in Central New York. She spent her school-aged years running track, playing violin, sketching, and studying classical ballet. Sandra graduated from The Juilliard School and traveled worldwide with Twyla Tharp's dance company. She has taught classical ballet and choreographed at Hamilton College since 2011. Currently she works at her family's real estate business and enjoys raising her two beautiful children. Sandra is eternally grateful to Matt Pelicano for allowing her to play a tiny part in this novel as illustrator. It's been one of the greatest challenges and honors of her career.
