Experience new worlds in the classic fantasy novel 'The Talisman.' Written by Stephen King and Peter Straub, this book follows the adventures of Jack Sawyer. Twelve-year-old Jack is on a dangerous mission to find a talisman that will save his mother‘s life. On his journey, he walks coast-to-coast to find it. While on his journey, he encounters some weird things, such as a parallel universe. Excited to explore, he wanders around the parallel medieval universe to find his mother. Unfortunately, she isn't any better in the second universe. Published in 1984 by Viking, this dark fantasy is both uplifting and quirky. With 672 pages and a hard cover, it is a must-have for any book lover.