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FRESH out of middle school 12-year-old ORABELLA thought the worst of her worries would be choosing between going to high school and being home schooled between sticking with her friends or being free from the bullying she receives because of her learning disability. But she soon discovers that the world she knew school included isn't what it seems.An eerie encounter with a mysterious raven during the Summer Solstice Festival-and the sudden disappearance of her parents soon after-forces her to move in with her grandparents where strange occurrences happen more and more often. When Oreballa stumbles upon a family secret with roots in Ancient Egypt she's thrust into a world of ancient spirits time-traveling and most importantly the Tree of Life a spiritual entity that maintains the stability of the entire universe.