Books like Prospero's children by Jan Siegel
When Fern and her brother Will arrive at a secluded house for the summer, they discover that it holds more than ordinary secrets. The home is a gateway to a shrouded, ancient world that once thrived and was later ruined. At the heart of the house lies a talisman, coveted by forces of both good and evil for millennia. Only a person with the Gift can harness its power. Fern is approached by a mysterious wanderer named Ragginbone and a calculating art‑dealer, Javier Holt, each seeking her aid to unlock the portal and uncover what lies beyond. As her world begins to fracture, Fern faces a dire choice about who will wield the talisman's power and shape the future of the lost land.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jan Siegel
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