Shadow Magic

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In the magic woods of Lyra, a noblewoman struggles to escape from a faceless manWhen Alethia regains consciousness, an evil Lithmern with a face made of shadows is carrying her through the forest. These are magic woods, home to fabled creatures whose existence she has always doubted. To find her way home, Alethia will have to learn to trust in the old tales, whose legends of magic and daring hold the only hope of saving her kingdom.

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Wredes delightful voice is all her own. School Library JournalNo doubt the charm, humor, and intelligence of Wredes writing will continue to enthrall. Publishers WeeklyHigh-style fantasy and adventure. TheNew York Times

Author Bio

For over twenty years, Patricia C. Wrede (b. 1953) has expanded the boundaries of young-adult fantasy writing. Her first novel, Shadow Magic (1982), introduced Lyra, a magical world in which she set four more novels. Her other series include the Enchanted Forest Chronicles; the Cecelia and Kate novels, co-written with Caroline Stevermer; the Mairelon books, which take place in Regency England; and the Old-West Frontier Magic series. Wrede lives and works in Minnesota.