At the heart of the story is eleven-year-old Olive, who discovers a grimoire belonging to the witches that constructed her home. As she experiments with its spells, her intention is to reveal the house's hidden magic and gain control over the enigmatic cats that inhabit it. However, she soon realizes that the grimoire harbors darker secrets than she anticipated, leading her on a journey filled with unexpected challenges and magical twists.
Fiona Crane's family has just moved to Lost Lake, a tiny, unwelcoming town full of old houses, old forests, and old secrets. Fiona is miserable, and it's all because her older sister needed to be closer to her figure skating club. The only bright spot is Lost Lake's library, a rambling mansion that was once home to a wealth local family. That's where Fiona finds the book with the soft leather cover and the drawings of a forest with reaching hands and string eyes. The book about another pair of sisters who lived long ago, in a town eerily like Lost Lake. The book that doesn't exist- at least, not if you ask anyone about it. The book is leading Fiona toward something. Something that has been waiting to be found. Maybe it's been waiting for her. -- Provided by publisher
In a hidden society, wishes are not freely given but cunningly taken, leading to a dark exchange where dreams come at a cost. As the protagonist navigates this treacherous world, they must confront the implications of desire and the sacrifices made for fulfillment. The narrative explores themes of ambition, morality, and the true value of one's aspirations, weaving a tale that challenges the boundaries between hope and despair.
Targeted at fans of whimsical and adventurous tales, this first installment in the acclaimed Books of Elsewhere series introduces readers to a world filled with mystery and magic. With influences from popular authors like Pseudonymous Bosch and Neil Gaiman, the story promises a captivating blend of fantasy and intrigue, making it an exciting read for young audiences and those young at heart. The narrative invites exploration of enchanting realms and unforgettable characters.
Overlooked in class, a hearing-impaired boy who collects lost or discarded trinkets discovers a dangerous underground world full of stolen wishes and the people who collect them.
Esta casa guarda secretos... Cuando Olive, de once años, y sus padres se mudan a la mansión en Linden Street y la encuentran llena de pinturas misteriosas, Olive sabe que el lugar es inquietante, pero no es hasta que se encuentra con sus tres gatos que hablan que se da cuenta de que hay algo oscuramente mágico en juego. Luego, Olive encuentra un par de gafas antiguas en un cajón polvoriento y descubre lo más peculiar hasta ahora: puede viajar dentro de las espeluznantes pinturas de la casa a un mundo que es extrañamente silencioso... y siniestro. Pero al entrar en Otrolugar, Olive queda atrapada en un misterio más oscuro y peligroso de lo que podría haber imaginado, enfrentándose a un poder que quiere deshacerse de ella a toda costa. Con solo los gatos y un chico inusual que conoce en Otrolugar de su lado, depende de Olive salvar la casa de las sombras, antes de que las luces se apaguen para siempre.