The Talisman
by Stephen King/Peter Staub

it's a collaboration of these 2 awesome authors, and I've read it before about 4 years ago and just found it under my bed, and im re-reading it, I remember almost being depressed after the book ended, not because it was sad but because I was so attached to the characters I didn't want it to end, some of you liked the last book I suggested so I figured i'd just throw this one out there..and for all you who aren't fans of horror, this book is still a good read. It isn't the typical Stephen King book. It has hints of fantasy, horror, drama, and is an amazing story. It's about a young kid who is constantly moving around the country with his mother avoiding his "uncle" and just struggling to get by, they stop in Maine(almost all king books are in Maine) and he finds out his mom is dying of cancer and the only way to save her is to travel to another dimension and find a magical talisman. it sounds corny until you read it. when my grandpa gave it to me he simply said it was a fantasy which really isnt my kinda thing but once you read it, it really doesnt feel like a fantasy. it feels more like you're reading about strange things that you know CANT happen but they are. I honestly dont know how to explain this book correctly but I definitely thing you guys should check it out.