The Problem with Prophecies

byScott Reintgen

Most people inherit eye colors or heirlooms, but for Celia Cleary, the gift of prophecy has been passed down in her family for generations. And on the 4,444th day of her life, Celia will have her first vision. But nothing could have prepared her for what she seesthe quiet boy down the street, Jeffrey Johnson, is about to die.Determined to save him despite her grandmothers warnings against it, Celia alters events to stop her vision from playing out. But for each prophecy she avoids, another one takes its place, putting Jeffrey in constant danger. Fate has made its choice, and its not giving up the hunt.Focusing on homework or friends isnt easy when youre going head-to-head with deathand keeping Jeffrey Johnson alive is throwing Celias seventh grade year into chaos. It doesnt help that shes getting to know Jeffrey more and more with each new rescue attempt. It really doesnt help when she realizes she kind of likes him.Will Celias gifts be enough to thwart fate? Or are some things in life inevitable?

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