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Using a mysterious field guide left by their long‑gone great‑great‑uncle, the Grace children—siblings Jared, Simon, and Mallory—are thrust into a hidden realm of faeries and goblins. As Simon disappears, Jared believes the faerie world is involved, while Mallory is initially skeptical. Ultimately, she and Jared must confront menacing goblins to rescue Simon and navigate the strange magic surrounding their home.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Holly Black
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