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Reach for this book when your child feels overshadowed by older siblings or expresses a deep, intuitive sense that the world holds more than meets the eye. Set against the sweltering heat of an Ohio summer, the story follows eleven year old Justice as she discovers that she and her twin brothers, Thomas and Levi, possess extraordinary psychic abilities. Beyond the supernatural elements, the narrative explores the intense and often fraught dynamics of sibling rivalry, particularly the struggle for autonomy when a brother tries to exert control over his siblings. It is a sophisticated, atmospheric choice for readers aged 10 to 14 who are ready for a slow burn mystery that prizes emotional depth and psychological realism over fast paced action. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's need to find their own voice and power within a complex family unit.