Chapters 17-19 Summary

In chapter seventeen, Matty can no longer keep his injuries a secret from Kira, as his pain is too severe. He advises Kira that they should continue forward, as they are near the halfway mark and Matty cannot find the trail back. With no water and the constant smell of rotting decay, they cross a swamp. Matty attempts to remain optimistic, but he struggles with the pain. The Forest continues to attack both Matty and Kira, who stop to rest from the onslaught. Kira uses her gift and realizes that Leader is in the Forest and attempting to reach them. Matty tells Kira that Leader can see beyond with his gift, while Matty can only fix a frog.

In chapter eighteen, Leader tells the blind man that both Kira and Matty are in grave danger. Leader prepares to venture into the...