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Fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and The Night Gardener will devour Shadow Weaver, the first in a dark middle-grade fantasy duology that’s filled with shadows, danger, magi
...Fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and The Night Gardener will devour Shadow Weaver, the first in a dark middle-grade fantasy duology that’s filled with shadows, danger, magic, and has the feel of a new classic.
Emmeline’s gift of controlling shadows has isolated her from the rest of the world, but she’s grown to be content, hidden away in her mansion with Dar, her own shadow, as her only company.
Disaster strikes when a noble family visits their home and offers to take Emmeline away and cure her of magic. Desperate not to lose her shadows, she turns to Dar who proposes a deal: Dar will change the noble’s mind, if Emmeline will help her become flesh as she once was. Emmeline agrees but the next morning the man in charge is in a coma and all that the witness saw was a long shadow with no one nearby to cast it. Scared to face punishment, Emmeline and Dar run away.
With the noble’s guards on her trail, Emmeline's only hope of clearing her name is to escape capture and perform the ritual that will set Dar free. But Emmeline’s not sure she can trust Dar anymore, and it’s hard to keep secrets from someone who can never leave your side.
Reviews
“Shadow Weaver is a spooky thriller filled with danger and magic… a fresh take on magic and friendship not to be missed.
” - Shelf Awareness, starred revi...
“Shadow Weaver is a spooky thriller filled with danger and magic… a fresh take on magic and friendship not to be missed.
” - Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Connolly’s narrative is full of meaningful moral lessons—on the limits of loyalty, the importance of honesty, and the absolute necessity of trusting others… an enchanting new juvenile fantasy series.
” - Foreword Reviews
“The theme of friendship is handled deftly here… A gripping finale reveals the truth about the “cure” for magic, and readers will eagerly anticipate learning more in a promised sequel.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak (2015) will find much the same chills and sequel-primed mystery here.
” - Kirkus
“This book contains plenty of action and intrigue to keep the reader turning pages. It is quick to read and contains enough unsolved mysteries to make the reader look forward to the next title in the series.” - School Library Connection
“[Connolly’s] use of language and suspense is captivating, resulting in a gripping tale that is wholly original. Dark, yet dazzling, this first installment in a planned duology is sure to popular. A perfect choice for fans of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon” - Booklist, starred review
“Vivid and invigorating.” - School Library Journal
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Dimensions
Length: 8 in
Width: 5.5 in
Weight: 0.00 oz
Page Count: 320 pages
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