The Girl in the Castle

This gripping young adult novel from James Patterson and Emily Raymond presents a complex mystery centered on Hannah Dory, a teenager who finds herself in a psychiatric facility. She believes she is traveling back to 1347 to save her sister from a brutal winter and starvation, while doctors insist these are hallucinations. The narrative skillfully weaves between Hannah's desperate attempts to survive and save her family in the past, and her struggle to convince others, including a sympathetic psych student, of her truth in the present. Parents should be aware of themes of mental health, survival, and the ambiguity of reality, which can spark deep discussions about perception, resilience, and family loyalty. It's suitable for mature young readers who enjoy suspenseful stories with historical elements and psychological depth.

Beloved #1 bestselling authors James Patterson and Emily Raymond deliver a thrilling novel about a teen caught between two worlds and the truths that could set her free--or trap her forever. My name is Hannah Dory and I need you to believe me NOW: Hannah is brought to Belman Psych, told she is suffering from hallucinations and delusions. Hannah knows the truth: she must return to the past and save her sister. Could Jordan, the abnormal psych student who seems to truly care, be the answer she's looking for? 1347: Hannah and her village are starving to death in a brutal winter. Hannah seeks out food and salvation in the baron's castle. If she is caught stealing, she will surely hang. But if she and her friends succeed, she'll save everyone she holds dear. NOW: Jordan isn't sure what to believe, and Hannah has even bigger problems: if she doesn't make it back, her sister will die, but if she keeps going back, she might never escape.