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Riley died at age twelve in a car accident with her parents and dog. She crossed the bridge into the afterlife, called Here.The time is always Now. In Here she lives with her parents in a nice house. It's just like her life on Earth.Then she goes to school and has to go before people called... read more

Characters edit see section history

  • Riley Bloom: Add a description of this character.
  • Bodhi: Riley's guide. He is responsible for her training as a soul catcher. He was about to become a pro-skater before he died
  • Aurora: a member of the Council. considered one of the more beautiful council members. She comes across as more than mysterious - almost sinister.
  • Royce: a member of the Council. Has wavy brown hair, dark skin, and green eyes
  • Celia: a member of the Council. Wears a silk robe
  • Buttercup: Riley's dog, a yellow labrador. Very faithful to Riley
  • The Radiant Boy: The ghost of three boys she will encounter
  • The Wailing Woman: A women Bodhi helps in the book
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

The story mainly takes place in Here-and-Now and in the castle. There isn't a time, time is always Now.
  • London
  • Here-and-Now: This is where Riley went when she crossed the bridge, it's basically heaven.
  • Eugene, Oregon: Riley's hometown before she died
  • Warmington Castle: Castle that the Radiant Boy haunts, and where Riley and Bodhi go first when they go back to Earth.

First Sentence edit see section history

Most people think that death is the end.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 23

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 4 in Riley Bloom. (standard series)

Followed by Shimmer.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Alyson Noël (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 31, 2010
ISBN: 978-0312629175
Page Count: 192

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Includes themes of death and afterlife, but not presented in a frightening way. Children 9-12 would appreciate thisi book, also!

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Evermore
  • Blue Moon
  • Shadowland
  • Dark Flame
  • Night Star
  • Shimmer
  • Dreamland

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