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Synopsis
As a Victorian clergyman's daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything -- until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap. When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there's also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave. An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world -- especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy. But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth.
Is Wormwood Abbey appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle gothic fantasy with magical creatures and family mysteries. Appropriate for middle grade readers with no concerning content beyond mild peril and mysterious elements.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magical creatures and mysterious old houses will enjoy Edith's discovery of her family's secrets and the enchanting beasts of Wormwood Abbey.