Once Sophie is settled in the elvin world, she realizes that it isn’t as perfect as it seems. She learns that someone has taken a lot of trouble to shield her from harm. Sophie is whisked off to the Lost Cities, where elves live hidden from the human population. This explains the telepathic abilities that she has had since the age of five. Messenger’s fantasy series for young adults follows Sophie Foster, a character who discovers that she is an elf. I recently spoke with the author when she visited Portland, Oregon. It is the seventh book in Keeper of the Lost Cities, a bestselling series by author Shannon Messenger.

On November 6, Flashback (Alladin) entered the world. And it's all fun!' - New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley 'A large and varied cast of supporting characters and an intriguing premise contribute to make this an exciting start to a promising series.' - Booklist 'A slew of interesting and well-drawn characters, careful plotting, and just plain good storytelling will have readers racing through the pages.' - School Library Journal, 'A delightful and dangerous adventure with complex characters and relationships you'll root for to the end of time.Hana with author Shannon Messenger in Portland, Oregon

And it's all fun!' - New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley, 'A delightful and dangerous adventure with complex characters and relationships you'll root for to the end of time.' -Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of THE UNWANTEDS 'Keeper of the Lost Cities is a little bit Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a little bit Lord of the Rings, and a little bit Harry Potter. 'Keeper of the Lost Cities is a little bit Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a little bit Lord of the Rings, and a little bit Harry Potter. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death-and time is running out. But Sophie still has secrets, and they're buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. Fitz opens Sophie's eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. He's a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well.she isn't. But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she's not alone. No one knows her secret-at least, that's what she thinks. The reason? Sophie's a Telepath, someone who can read minds. She's skipped multiple grades and doesn't really connect with the older kids at school, but she's not comfortable with her family, either. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. A New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal-winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.

Keeper of the lost cities