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Rachel and her brother Eric find themselves captured by a witch who transports them to a fantastical world. The witch plans to remake Rachel in her own likeness, threatening the siblings' independence. Meanwhile, a band of rebels operates within the realm, hoping the siblings can help rally against the evil witch.
In this juvenile fantasy, themes of good versus evil unfold as the siblings must choose between acceptance and resistance, while supporters outside the witch’s domain plot a daring rebellion.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cliff McNish
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