Shadow Weaver - by Marcykate Connolly (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Emmeline can manipulate shadows, but what happens when her shadow starts craving a life of its own? Fans of "Serafina and the Black Cloak" and "The Night Gardener" are sure to devour this first in a dark fantasy duology filled with shadows, danger, magic.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Fans of <em>Coraline</em>, <em>Doll Bones</em> and <em>The Night Gardener</em> will devour this award winning dark fantasy about twelve-year-old Emmeline who is desperate to save the only friend she has ... her own shadow. But what happens when her shadow starts craving a life of its own?</strong></p><p><em>A Texas Bluebonnet Nominee</em></p><p>Emmeline's gift to control and manipulate shadows makes her the subject of mockery...and fear. Forbidden to leave home by her parents, Emmeline's closest confidant is her own shadow, Dar. When a noble stranger visits and offers her parents a cure, Emmeline is terrified of losing her power--and her only friend. So Dar proposes a deal: she will change the noble's mind if Emmeline will help her become flesh.</p><p>When the man ends up in a coma, Emmeline is stunned--and blamed. Now forced to flee, her only hope of clearing her name is to find a way to give the shadow she's no longer sure she can trust what it craves--life.</p><p><em>With the gripping feel of a new classic, award winning Shadow Weaver will enthrall middle school readers who love fantasy, magic, and danger. Perfect for 5th grade and above.</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Shadow Weaver</i> is a spooky thriller filled with danger and magic...a fresh take on magic and friendship not to be missed.<br>" - <strong><em> Shelf Awareness, starred review</em></strong><br><br>"[Connolly's] use of language and suspense is captivating, resulting in a gripping tale that is wholly original. Dark, yet dazzling, this first installment in a planned duology is sure to be popular. A perfect choice for fans of Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon." - <strong><em> Booklist, starred review</em></strong><br><br>"Fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak (2015) will find much the same chills and sequel-primed mystery here.<br>" - <strong><em> Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br><br>"Connolly's narrative is full of meaningful moral lessons-on the limits of loyalty, the importance of honesty, and the absolute necessity of trusting others... an enchanting new juvenile fantasy series.<br>" - <strong><em> Foreword Reviews</em></strong><br><br>"The theme of friendship is handled deftly here... A gripping finale reveals the truth about the "cure" for magic, and readers will eagerly anticipate learning more in a promised sequel." - <strong><em> Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</em></strong><br><br>"This book contains plenty of action and intrigue to keep the reader turning pages. It is quick to read and contains enough unsolved mysteries to make the reader look forward to the next title in the series." - <strong><em> School Library Connection</em></strong><br><br>"Vivid and invigorating." - <strong><em> School Library Journal</em></strong><br>
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