High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mournsthe death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a world that is a strange reflection of his own -- populated by heroes and monsters and ruled by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book, The Book of Lost Things.

Taking readers on a vivid journey through the loss of innocence into adulthood and beyond, New York Times bestselling author John Connolly tells a dark and compelling tale that reminds us of the enduring power of stories in our lives.

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enjoyed it, tho i was suprised when it ended i didnt realize the last 100+ pages were notes and whatnot.

Excellent book, interesting spin on familiar fairy tale themes. I mooched this from a friend in Japan and didn't even notice the small BookCrossing ID until now.

The book will be available on BookMooch next.