The Borderlands: Journey
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Last published Fri, Jan 29, 2016
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Dale has never felt a sense of belonging. She despises the bullies
and snobs at school, and her family are difficult to like, let alone
love. Rhys, a new boy at school seems to take an interest in her. But
can she trust him? When the only friend she has ever had, Old Man
Gareth, is murdered before her eyes, she is set on a frantic journey
and a lonely adventure; the Borderlands beckon. But what are the
Borderlands? Will she make it to them? And if she gets there, will she
belong?
'The Borderlands: Journey' is a magical fantasy adventure that fantasy fiction fans, particularly older teens and the young at heart, will enjoy. It is the first book in the Contemporary Fantasy series 'The Borderlands'. To learn more visit Aderyn Wood's blog here - http://aderynwood.blogspot.com
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