When her widower father inherits a castlelike estate in the mountains of West Virginia, 12-year-old Jen is thrilled. It seems like a wish come true. But she quickly realizes that not all change is positive. Her dad has a mysterious new girlfriend, Moura, who slowly drives a wedge between Jen and her father. Furthermore, Moura has an unusually strongâalmost obsessiveâinterest in the antiques that fill the mansion, especially a beautiful glass globe that Jen finds hanging in a window. When Jenâs cat accidentally breaks the globe, which Moura calls a âwitch catcher,â strange things begin to happen. . . .
An odd-looking girl wearing a torn dress appears, seemingly out of nowhere, and Mouraâs behavior becomes more sinister, leading Jen to believe that her father is a pawn in an evil scheme. Soon Jen finds herself caught in the midst of a supernatural war, with the fate of an enchanted raceâand her familyâat stake.
Inspired by the age-old legend of witch catchers, Mary Downing Hahn brings a magical cast of characters to life in this compelling fantasy adventure. Authorâs note.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
- Family Life
- Parents
- Family Life
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher : HMH Books for Young Readers
Author : Hahn, Mary Downing
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :2011-09-06
Number Of Pages : 240
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0547577141
ISBN-13 : 9780547577142
Item weight : 0.45 lb
Dimensions : 0.7 in x 5.1 in x 7.7 in
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