The Elsewhere Express: A Novel

Description

A New York Times bestseller from Samantha Sotto Yambao, author of Water Moon, The Elsewhere Express is a whimsical fantasy about grief, purpose, belonging and finding your way when life has drifted off course.

You cannot buy a ticket for the Elsewhere Express. The magical train appears only to people whose lives are adrift, carrying passengers in search of something rare: purpose, peace and a sense of belonging.

Raya once dreamed of becoming a songwriter, but after the death of her brother, she gave up that dream and began living his instead. One day, while travelling on the subway, she is unexpectedly swept aboard the Elsewhere Express. There she meets Q, an artist who has also lost his place in the world.

Together, they explore a train filled with extraordinary sights, including a boarding car transformed into a meadow, a dining car where passengers picnic on lily pads, and a bar where jellyfish and whales swim through pink clouds.

But the train is also hiding secrets. A mysterious stowaway has brought a dark and dangerous magic aboard, threatening the Elsewhere Express itself. As Raya searches for answers, she is drawn closer to a question she has been avoiding: what is her true purpose, and can the train really help her find it?

This hardcover edition includes interactive endpapers with a scene to colour and a full-colour illustrated book case beneath the jacket.