Reason has spent her entire life traveling through the Australian bush with her mother, listening to stories

Author: Justine Larbalestier
Format: Paperback
Published: Penguin, 2005

Reason has spent her entire life traveling through the Australian bush with her mother, listening to stories about her wicked grandmother. But when her mother is suddenly institutionalized, Reason is sent to live with her mysterious grandmother in Sydney. Now she must discover the magical truth about her family for herself. When Reason steps through a mysterious door at her grandmother?s house, she finds herself suddenly trapped in New York City. First time author, Larbalestier has delivered a thrilling, magical, coming of age tale.