A compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by Robin McKinley, the Newbery-winning author of "The Hero and the Crown" and "The Blue Sword," as well as the classic titles "Beauty," "Chalice," "Spindle s End, " "Pegasus" and "Sunshine" Maggie knows something s off about Val, her mom s new husband. Val is from Oldworld, where they still use magic, and he won t have any tech in his office-shed behind the house. But more importantly what are the huge, horrible, jagged, jumpy shadows following him around? Magic is illegal in Newworld, which is all about science. The magic-carrying gene was disabled two generations ago, back when Maggie s great-grandmother was a notable magician. But that was a long time ago. Then Maggie meets Casimir, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen. He s from Oldworld too and he s heard of Maggie s stepfather, and has a guess...
Visa mer
Recensioner
Bli först med att recensera denna bok
