Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters - Paperback

by Christa Avampato (Author)

"A suspenseful fantasy that delivers a richly layered, thought-provoking plot infused with messages about self-realization and the significance of imagination and creativity, as well as the value in finding and sharing one's light."
--Kirkus Reviews; Selected for the April magazine issue focused on stories by and about powerful women.

"A deftly written and unfailingly entertaining novel that showcases author Christa Avampato's impressive flair for originality and mastery of storytelling. Unreservedly recommended for both school and community library YA Fiction collections."--Midwest Book Review

Awards:
-2017 Nautilus Book Award for Young Adult Fiction
-2018 Reader's Favorite Gold Medal for Young Adult Adventure
-2018 Wind Dancer Films Winner
-2019 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Award Finalist
-2020 TopShelf Magazine

Synopsis:
Thirteen-year-old Emerson Page wants to know what happened to her mother, Nora, a world-renowned anthropologist well-known for her research on ancient cultures and languages. Five years ago, Nora was found on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

"We've never seen anything like it," said the NYPD. "It's as if she just fell asleep on the steps of the museum and never woke up." Eventually, the police gave up their search for answers. But Emerson didn't. Her journey to discover the answers about her mother's mysterious death takes her deep below the streets of New York City on a dangerous adventure into a magical world of books. There, she learns the stunning truth about her mother and her own destiny to continue her mother's legacy.

Time is running out. An alarming threat looms large and too close to home. With the very existence of human imagination at stake, can Emerson find the strength to fulfill her mother's final wish before it's too late?