The Whispering Fog

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In this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy,Snow White and Rose Red meets the modern world after sisters Neve and Roses lives are upended when a swamp witch kidnaps Rose. Perfect for fans ofJodi Lynn Anderson and Katherine Arden.

For twelve-year-old Neve, its always been she and her older sister against the world, their lives entwined just like sisters in a fairy tale.So, if Rose loves tennis, Neve will play it tooeven if secretly shed rather be home turning cardboard boxes into offbeat art projects. Not evenbeing moved to the piney woods outside Etters, South Carolina, can change what they are to each otheruntil a mysterious fog seems toswallow up Rose before Neves eyes.

Naturally, the adults dont believe that something supernatural is at play. So, with the help of Piper, a classmate with a tomato fixation;Sammy, a boy with memories of an otherworldly stranger;and a stray dog that seems to belong to the woods, Neve discovers that her sister has been taken by a swamp-dwelling witch with a terriblywicked plan. It will be up to Neve to save her sister. Otherwise, shell be separated from Rose . . . forever

A gorgeous, haunting debut about sisterhood and finding your voice.

Reviews

"With a dose of creepiness and a dash of delight, Landra Jennings brews a bewitching tale of sisterly love, finding your voice, and the value of a good tomato. I love this book." Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "The Whispering Fog is a dark and twisty retelling of Snow White and Rose Red, with a delicious page-turner of an ending. But underneath the magic, it's a refreshingly honest story about imperfect families, about how sometimes we care best for others bybeing real with ourselves. I loved it." Laurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island and My Jasper June "This riveting retelling of Snow White and Rose Red is eerie and atmospheric, grounded in an extraordinary sibling connection that is given room to shift and evolve . . . a splendidly suspenseful and sinister read with a tender heart." Booklist "A swamp full of secrets and a quirky cast of characters combine for a delightfully dark debut." Kirkus Reviews "Jennings threads the fantasy and horror elements with the books realism with a goosebump-inducing precision while infusing the story with small details that leap off the page. . . Hand this to fans of Doll Bones (BCCB 06/13) and middle graders looking for a spooky blend of horror and folklore." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Landra Jennings is the author of the middle grade novel, The Whispering Fog. She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Today, she lives with her family in Greenville, South Carolina, though she grew up roaming the woods of Georgia. If she had discovered a magical pond back then, she definitely would have jumped in. Visit her online at www.landrajennings.com.