Mary Hoffman · 2002 · Novel
Series: Stravaganza — #1
Lucien is very sick with cancer and struggles with his parents' worry every day. But each night, through a magical gift from his father, his mind is transported to an enchanting city, Bellezza, a parallel city to Venice of our world. In Bellezza, Lucien discovers that he is a Stravagante, a rare person able to travel through worlds while sleeping. Befriended by a local girl and protected by an older Stravagante, Lucien uncovers a plot to murder the city's beloved ruler, the Duchessa.
Source: OpenLibrary
Tags: HorsesSelf-confidenceDyslexiaStepfamiliesAdventure and adventurersFantasy fictionJuvenile fictionParallel worldsSpace and timeFiction
isfdb_id: 33281
openlibrary_id: OL86617W
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