Books like The Tricksters by Margaret Mahy
During a Christmas reunion in New Zealand, a large family and their assorted guests are unexpectedly confronted by three mysterious brothers. Their strange presence turns the festive gathering into an unexpected supernatural adventure that challenges relationships and family bonds.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Margaret Mahy
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