Fifteen-year-old Aalia is drowning in loss: her grandmother, her cat Abbey, and her best friend Charlotte have all died. When Charlotte’s younger brother Liam relays a chilling message—“Help Willow”—Aalia is stunned. She’d only just met Willow, a new student paired with her at school. Determined to understand, Aalia embarks on a journey through grief, friendship, and the mysteries of the afterlife.

This novella for junior youth (11–15) gently explores near-death experiences, reincarnation, guardian angels, and spirit communication, culminating in the Bahá’í Faith’s view of life beyond death. It offers solace and prompts readers to form their own beliefs about what follows.

review: "Let me say that I LOVE this book. It isn't preachy. The characters are believable. The challenges are realistic. The guidance is sparse and well-integrated into the story. The "woo" factor is enough to add some fantasy elements, but you clearly state that they are NOT part of the Baha'i teachings. It was smart having it written from the perspective of the non-Baha'i character, with the Baha'i family really playing an important but secondary role in the story." — Justice St Rain.