![]() ![]() The writing is likely to be a strong draw, as readers who love language play will revel in the archaic-lite speech of Anglielle. The multi-threaded narrative offers a variety of young heroes for readers to root for, and it’s jam-packed with memorable secondary characters of the magical sort, like sleek leogryffs, tricky fairies, and a talking cat. A fun-filled read, this lengthy but fast-moving novel is a solid fantasy in the classic tradition. As the three children struggle to be reunited and find their way home, their way is threatened by a maniacal king, an evil sorcerer, and Everett’s own dangerous secret. To rescue the boys, she must harness her powers, quest for a new wand, and convince the country’s magical forces to unite behind her. ![]() There she learns that she is an Adept, the first wand-wielder to be seen in Anglielle in generations. No sooner has she stepped into the strange other world, followed by her nerdy younger brother Ben and their nosy neighbor Everett, than the boys are taken captive at sword-point, while Holly is rescued by a centaur and taken to the hideout of the country’s magical exiles. ![]() An international move to a small village outside Oxford turns into a marvelous adventure for eleven-year-old Holly Shepard when a mysterious key, given to her by a kindly neighbor, unlocks a magical door in a tree deep in a forest glade. ![]()
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