This paperback volume features new cover art by Siddell, updated interior art, and includes chapters 42-59 of the beloved sci-fi fantasy. As some of the chapters in Annie and Kat's lives come to a close, unexpected paths forward are revealed. In the wake of a shocking announcement, Annie must navigate the ins and outs of her unexpected new role as the forest medium and all the dangers and mysteries that entails: countless forest denizens that need help, moss ogres and other monsters, and Ysengrin's hot-headedness. When her father finally returns to Gunnerkrigg Court for good, however, Annie has trouble holding herself together. Will she make it through this school year in one piece, or will she be burned by the fiery walls she herself has put up? Meanwhile, with the help of the robots, Kat is carving out the secrets of the anonymous love letter she received. Initially believing the sender to be the robot Bobby, she is instead shocked to discover who the actual sender is - and even more surprised to realize something about herself. With a happy, optimistic outlook and a new partner at her side, Kat continues her research with aplomb...until a fun summer trip is crashed by a group of zealous robots. Amidst all of this, the girls say goodbye to a dear friend, learn more about the relationship between the Court and the Forest, and prepare for a visit to the Annan Waters that they will never forget.
