Spindrift and the Orchid

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A girl finds herself entrenched in a dark mystery after the deaths of her parents in this fantastical novel from the author of The House of Months and Years.

When a man walks into her grandfathers curiosity shop and asks about a black orchid, Spindrift turns him away. Shes never seen such a thing.

Until one night it appears. Spindrift, an orphan, has one keepsake from her parentsa clear glass orb. Except its not quite clear anymore. She watches as a black orchid forms inside the crystal. Then the flower blooms into a towering woman in a dress of midnight silk and air, a woman with the power to grant wishes.

Its fun, at first.

But having everything you want is hard to hide. And soon, Spindriftand her orchidare being hunted.

Left running for her life, Spindrift must ask herself who her parents really were, and whether a wish is really just a curse in disguise.

Reviews

"The ensuing high-seas adventure is one of magic, camaraderie, and revelation...Hand Trevaynes imaginative tale to fantasy readers and fans of Lindsay Eagars Race to the Bottom of the Sea" -- Booklist * May 15, 2018 *
"Spindrifts struggle to cling to safety, family, and good sense against the lure of unchecked
power bears the stamp of Trevaynes...signature sensibility." -- The Horn Book * July/August 2018 *
"Spindrifts magical journey is captivating." -- School Library Connection * September 2018 *
"This story is beautifully written...Characters are well developed...Highly recommended for middle grade collections." -- School Library Journal * July 2018 *

Author Bio

Emma Trevayne is a full-time writer. She is an avid music collector, a lover of computer code languages, and a photographer. She is the author ofCoda,Chorus,Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times, andSpindrift and the Orchid. She has lived in Canada, England, and America.