SOLVED. YA/Middle Grade Fantasy Book about Boy Empath [s]

[Megan]

I've been trying to find this book again ever since I read it! I believe it was a YA/Middle Grade book. The first chapter had the boy getting detention and then a snow storm hit as he was walking home. Then he was struck by lightning and sent to another world. This other world was a medieval world and he discovers his powers when he notices a horse in pain because of a burr under its saddle. He meets a girl, a king, and at the very end there is something to do with being thrown in a pit. At the end he is struck by lightning again and comes home. What book is this? Help would be very much appreciated.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

When did you read it?

[Megan]

Lobstergirl wrote: "When did you read it?"

Around 2004-2006

[Tab]

Escape from Exile by Robert Levy fits.

If not,

Do you remember the cover?
Part of a series?
What country were you in when you read the book?

[Megan]

Im not sure. I wish there was an ebook because I would have bought it in an instant. I don't remember the cover, but I was in the US when I read it.

[Tab]

One of the reviews on Amazon for "Escape from Exile" mentions the main character getting hit by lightning during a blizzard. I'm having trouble linking as I'm typing from my phone.

[Tab]

Here's the link to the book on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Escape-Exile-Ro...

[Megan]

Tab wrote: "Here's the link to the book on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Escape-Exile-Ro..."

Just got it from the library!!! :D This is the book I've been looking for for years. Thank you so so much!