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In this suspenseful chapter book, Dom's family travels to Thailand three years after his sister lost a valuable jade necklace, leading to a streak of bad luck. Dom is determined to recover the necklace and appease the vengeful spirit believed to be causing their misfortune. He teams up with Lek, a local boy with his own mysterious supernatural abilities, but soon discovers that Lek's powers might be deadly. This book offers a thrilling adventure steeped in Thai culture and folklore, perfect for readers who enjoy a good mystery with a paranormal twist.
Three years of bad luck have passed since Dom's sister lost a valuable jade necklace on her way to Thailand. When his family travels there, he is determined to recover the necklace and appease the vengeful spirit. When Dom meets Lek, an English-speaking Thai his age, he thinks he's got the solution. But Lek has something with supernatural owers, too -- powers that can be deadly."Riveting. Vintage Sleator."-- The Horn Book William Sleator is the author of many enormously popular science fiction and suspense thrillers for young adults, including The Spirit House , the prequel to this novel.
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Discussion Prompts
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What do you think about the idea of a vengeful spirit? Do you believe in such things?
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How does Dom show bravery throughout his quest? What would you have done in his shoes?
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What are some of the cultural elements of Thailand that you learned about in the story?
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How does Dom's friendship with Lek change over the course of the book?
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If you had a magical power like Lek's, how would you use it? What are the dangers of having such power?
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