About This Book
"The Lifters" introduces a thrilling adventure where two children, a new arrival and a local, stumble upon an incredible secret: their seemingly ordinary town is built atop a vast network of tunnels harboring strange, powerful forces. As they delve deeper, they realize the fate of their community rests on their young shoulders. This chapter book is perfect for readers aged 7-11, blending elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure. It explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the courage to face the unknown, making it an engaging read-aloud or independent journey for children who love a good secret and a heroic quest.
What if nothing was as it seemed? What if the ground beneath your feet was not made of solid earth and stone but had been hollowed into hundreds of tunnels and passageways? What if there were mysterious forces in these tunnels, mere inches below you as you sit in class or eat a banana? 
What if it were up to just two kids to stop these forces? What would it feel like to know the fate of an entire town rested on your shoulders?
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1
If you discovered a secret world beneath your town, what would be the first thing you'd do?
2
The characters in the book have to be very brave. What does bravery mean to you?
3
How do the two main characters help each other throughout their adventure?
4
Have you ever felt like something wasn't quite as it seemed? What happened?
5
What responsibilities do you think the kids felt when they realized they had to save their town?
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