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Synopsis
"How it works with other families I don´t know. In ours, we get troubles in threes. Our parents call it coincidence. I call it Fate." Whatever he calls it, Alan´s fears were well-grounded. Starting with acute anxiety for the reputation of his young brother, and mounting to the sudden threat of fire in the old country house where the family lives, they reach amazing heights of tension and wonder and fear and delight in this tale of adventure. A tale of sorcery varying from the pale-grey variety to the blackest, and introducing Filigree, a brilliant character in several ways.
Is The Garland of Filigree appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This classic British fantasy features sorcery (both light and dark), family-centered adventure, and mounting tension involving a house fire threat. The peril is real but age-appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the magical mystery unfolding in an old country house, with sorcery, family drama, and the intriguing character Filigree at the center of the adventure.