TORCH
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“Delightful from start to finish.”
− Lindsay A. Franklin,
award-winning author of
The Story Peddler
When a freak storm uncovers the entrance to a mysterious underground chamber, Ivy and her friends expect to find treasure. But what they discover is even more valuable: a barrow full of sleeping spriggans, magically preserved for centuries. With the vengeful piskey queen Betony determined to capture Ivy and her followers, the secret hideaway could be key to both their peoples’ survival.
But the piskeys and spriggans are ancient enemies, and when Ivy tries to forge peace even her own family threatens to turn against her. Plagued by treachery, betrayal and desertion on every side, Ivy must find a way to unite the magical folk of Cornwall–or doom herself and everyone she loves to death at Betony’s hand.
Yet without the legendary fire-wielding power that marks a true piskey queen, can Ivy convince her people to believe?
“Emotionally deep, morally rich, and hugely fun.”
− Erin Bow, author of
2024 Newbery Honor winner
Simon Sort of Says
