Hi! I've been trying to find this book I listened to on tape as a kid, probably around early/mid 2010s. It was about a boy who had a younger sister with cancer, I think leukemia but I'm not positive. They went to an amusement park with their parents. At some point, all of the adults disappeared. It wasn't from a natural disaster, all I remember is they all disappeared. This left the kids to fend for themselves. The kids left in the park ended up developing societies in each themed section of the park, and the book followed them as they got older. I've tried looking it up but can't find anything that includes a girl with cancer or parents disappearing. Thank you for any suggestions in advance.

I really loved часодеи when I was younger and listened to it again recently and loved it. Looking for similar books I can read / listen to, I'd be really happy if you can share some of your favourites that are similar.

• young adult or adult fantasy
• 3+ books
• emotional connection with characters

I remember reading this book in 2018. I remember it being fiction and potentially having a snowglobe on the cover of the book or notably within the storyline. What I can remember about the plot is that the book follows the main character of a young girl, who’s best friend (which I believe was named Danny) passed away. I dont know if he was sick but he passed. Got it from my middle school library, very age appropriate. Thats all I know. Thanks!

Besides the wonderful Scheana Shay's book, what is the other book to read for the upcoming book-sesh? Thank you!

Thanks for the information- I also say this: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/molly-jong-fast-discusses-central-library-dweck-20251022-0700pm

I read this book from my elementary school library sometime between 2010 and 2012, but it could be older than that. I could be wrong but I think the book at a green color to it. In the book, I think the boy is probably between 12 and 16, and I can't remember his name. I think he takes a trip to visit his grandpa or uncle who lives maybe on an Island or somewhere tropical (maybe Central or South America). If I recall correctly, he is a bit of a stick in the mud about it.

At some point, him and I think a friend he meets while there end up on this crazy adventure. It's not Jumanji, and I',m honestly not remembering how they get there, but It definitely had that vibe about it. It was jungle-y and I would say indiana jones adjacent type of adventure. I think there's a scene where they are rafting down a choppy river, too.

I know it's not a lot to go off of. I just had a flashback to it, and I remember really loving that book when I was younger. I don't think it was super popular necessarily either, but it was good.

Also, it's definitely not Percy Jackson. Google keeps recommending that, but I like Percy Jackson, I know it's not that.

Any ideas would be great!

*** Edit not sure this helps but I think there may also have been a pyramid or temple on the cover or at least involved in the story.

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