Foxheart

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"A heart-pounding adventure."Publishers Weekly(starred review)

Orphan. Thief.Witch.

A classic fantasy-adventure reminiscent ofHowl's Moving CastlefromNew York Timesbestselling author Claire Legrand.

Twelve-year-old Quicksilver lives as a thief in the sleepy town of Willow-on-the-River. Her only companions are her faithful dog and partner in crime, Foxand Sly Boots, the shy boy who lets her live in his attic when its too cold to sleep on the rooftops. Its a lonesome life, but Quicksilver is used to being alone. When you are alone, no one can hurt you. No one can abandon you.

Then one day Quicksilver discovers that she can perform magic.Realmagic. The kind that isnt supposed to exist anymore. Magic is forbidden, but Quicksilver nevertheless wants to learn more. With real magic, she could become the greatest thief who ever lived. She could maybe even find her parents. What she does find, however, is much more complicated and surprising. . . .

Acclaimed author Claire Legrands stunning and original novel explores the danger of lies and the power of truth, the strength found in friendship, and the value of loving and being loved . . . even if it means risking your heart. Full of magic, adventure, and an original and compelling cast of characters,Foxheartwill appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones.

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Heart-pounding adventure, a commitment to remaining true to oneself, and deft storytelling distinguish Legrands epic action-fantasy. ...Legrand digs deeply into the need for (and power inherent in) connection and the friendships forged by shared adversity. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Claire Legrands fantastically spooky The Year of Shadows will keep you turning its pages well into the night, even though the floorboards are creaking and funny shapes lurk in the corner of your eye. Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs Charming and creepy An enormously fun-and shivery-read. Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic Thief Insidiously creepy, searingly sinister, and spine-tinglingly fun, this book also presents a powerful message about friendship and the value of individuality. School Library Journal THE YEAR OF SHADOWS: Legrand has created a horror-tinged tale of triumph over loss and the destructive nature of hopelessness, that is full of well-rounded characters, a spooky gothic mood, and eerie glimpses into the past lives of the ghosts. ALA Booklist Snappy dialogue and creative fantasy elements-bloodthirsty unicorns, a dragon who collects teapots and is scared of ghosts-will delight seasoned fantasy readers, while the power of friendship between Girl and Fox gives the story depth. The Horn Book The beating heart of the story...is the bond between Quicksilver and Fox...Those touched by the girl/wolf story in Rundells The Wolf Wilder will be drawn to the theme and find a similarly strange but successful mix of wit, pathos, and action here. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Legrand fills her story with magic, danger, and suspense, and places two fiery female protagonists at its helm. ...Give to readers looking to go on a fantastic adventure. Booklist

Author Bio

Claire Legrand is the author of five books for young readers, including the Edgar Award-nominated novelSome Kind of Happiness, andWinterspell, a dark retelling of the Nutcracker fairy tale. She lives in New Jersey.