Books like The stone fey by Robin McKinley
When a young shepherdess meets an enigmatic elemental, her ordinary life is abruptly transformed. The elemental's presence draws her into a realm of magic and mystery, challenging her understanding of home and identity. Upon returning to her world, she is irrevocably changed, carrying the echoes of the otherworld within her.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robin McKinley
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