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Claire Legrand - Foxheart, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

Foxheart

Av Claire Legrand

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"A heart-poundingadventure."—Publishers Weekly (starredreview)Orphan. Thief. Witch.A classicfantasy-adventure reminiscent of Howl'sMoving Castle from NewYork Times–bestselling author Claire Legrand.Twelve-year-oldQuicksilver lives as a thief in the sleepy town of Willow-on-the-River. Heronly companions are her faithful dog and partner in crime, Fox—and Sly Boots,the shy boy who lets her live in his attic when it’s too cold to sleep on therooftops. It’s a lonesome life, but Quicksilver is used to being alone. Whenyou are alone, no one can hurt you. No one can abandon you.Then one day Quicksilverdiscovers that she can perform magic. Real magic. The kindthat isn’t supposed to exist anymore. Magic is forbidden, but Quicksilvernevertheless wants to learn more. With real magic, she could become thegreatest thief who ever lived. She could maybe even find her parents. What shedoes find, however, is much more complicated and surprising. . . .Acclaimedauthor Claire Legrand’s stunning and original novel explores the danger of liesand the power of truth, the strength found in friendship, and the value ofloving and being loved . . . even if it means risking your heart. Full ofmagic, adventure, and an original and compelling cast of characters, Foxheart willappeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones.
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Claire Legrand is the author of Foxheart, The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, The Year of Shadows, and Some Kind of Happiness, as well as the New York Times-bestselling young adult fantasy Furyborn and its sequels. She is one of the four authors behind The Cabinet of Curiosities. Claire Legrand lives in New Jersey.

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PRAISE FOR CLAIRE LEGRAND: THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: “A heartwarming friendship tale-played out amid carpets of chittering insects, torture both corporal and psychological, the odd bit of cannibalism and like ghoulish delights.... A thoroughgoing ickfest, elevated by vulnerable but resilient young characters and capped by a righteously ominous closing twist.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Insidiously creepy, searingly sinister, and spine-tinglingly fun, this book also presents a powerful message about friendship and the value of individuality.” — School Library Journal“Charming and creepy… An enormously fun-and shivery-read.” — Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic ThiefTHE YEAR OF SHADOWS: “Legrand has created a horror-tinged tale of triumph over loss and the destructive nature of hopelessness, that is full of well-rounded characters, a spooky gothic mood, and eerie glimpses into the past lives of the ghosts.” — ALA Booklist“Claire Legrand’s fantastically spooky The Year of Shadows will keep you turning its pages well into the night, even though the floorboards are creaking and funny shapes lurk in the corner of your eye.” — Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs“Heart-pounding adventure, a commitment to remaining true to oneself, and deft storytelling distinguish Legrand’s epic action-fantasy. ...Legrand digs deeply into the need for (and power inherent in) connection and the friendships forged by shared adversity.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Legrand fills her story with magic, danger, and suspense, and places two fiery female protagonists at its helm. ...Give to readers looking to go on a fantastic adventure.” — Booklist“Snappy dialogue and creative fantasy elements-bloodthirsty unicorns, a dragon who collects teapots and is scared of ghosts-will delight seasoned fantasy readers, while the power of friendship between Girl and Fox gives the story depth.” — The Horn Book“The beating heart of the story...is the bond between Quicksilver and Fox...Those touched by the girl/wolf story in Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder will be drawn to the theme and find a similarly strange but successful mix of wit, pathos, and action here.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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