by Carrie Toth

Does Carlos really suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder- or are his strange sensations and life-like nightmares much more real than anyone- including Carlos- believes? Determined to solve the mystery of his mother's disappearance- Carlos decides to return to Chicago to face his fears and find his mother- even if it means living out his nightmares in real life. As he uncovers the mystery- he discovers the truth is much more complex and evil than he ever imagined.

Recommended for level 3

Total word count: 9,850
Unique word count: 425
Page count: 77

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