Archibald Finch is a lonely boy with quirks that earn him plenty of eye rolls, especially from his older sister, Hailee. One day, while exploring, he stumbles upon an ancient globe that whisks him off to a land of small wonders and great perils, called Lemurea. Will he be able to survive this cursed world and the strange beasts that roam it? Can he find his way home? At the core of this thrilling, history-rich novel-the first in the Archibald Finch series-are heartfelt lessons in friendship, tolerance, and the true meaning of courage.