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The title "Poison" refers to the stepmother’s accusation against the protagonist, a smart‑talking girl who loves little more than her baby sister. One night a scarecrow swaps her sister with a changeling, driving Poison to embark on a perilous rescue mission. During the adventure she gathers loyal friends, meets a cat that is more than it appears, confronts evil fairies, and uncovers a murderous scheme. The story follows Poison’s journey of self‑discovery and the choices she must make about who she is and what she can become.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Chris Wooding
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