About This Book
"Everwild" is the second book in Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy, continuing the story of children stuck in Everlost, a realm between life and death. Nick, known as the "chocolate ogre," is on a mission to free every child from this limbo by giving them a special coin. Meanwhile, Mikey and Allie have joined a dangerous group of "skinjackers" who can temporarily possess the bodies of living people. Their adventures bring them closer to the world they left behind, but Allie's unique condition, being not truly dead, adds a layer of mystery and peril to their journey. This young adult novel explores themes of identity, purpose, and the nature of existence, offering a thought-provoking and suspenseful read for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers.
