"Meet the marvelous Pyes: There is Mrs. Pye, the youngest mother in town; Mr. Pye, a famous bird man, who handles all the nation's important bird problems; Rachel Pye, who is so reasonable she can make unreasonable ideas sound like good ones; Jerry Pye, who knows about rocks of all sorts and plans to grow up to be a rock man; and Uncle Bennie, who is only three years old. Last is Ginger Pye, the "intellectual dog." The most famous pup in all of Cranbury,...

Researchers are closing in on the most controversial discovery in history-communication across the death barrier. While millions eagerly await the breakthrough, some are terrified of the consequences. When one young patient befriends Arden McGivven, the quest to cross the death barrier takes a completely unexpected turn.