Two years have passed since Janie Scott last saw Benjamin Burrows, the
mysterious apothecary's defiant son who stole her heart. On the other
side of the world, Benjamin and his father are treating the sick and
wounded in the war-torn jungles of Vietnam.
But Benjamin has also been experimenting with a magical new formula that
allows him to communicate with Janie across the globe. When Benjamin
discovers that she's in trouble, he calls on their friend Pip for help.
The three friends are thrown into a desperate chase around the world to
find one another, while unraveling the mystery of what threatens them
all.
Acclaimed author Maile Meloy seamlessly weaves together magic and
adventure in this breathtaking sequel with stunning illustrations by Ian
Schoenherr.