Still grieving the loss of her mother, Eden visits Safina Island, her ancestral home, as a healing balm. But when she discovers an old sketchbook that belonged to her mother, she’s haunted by the images she sees drawn there. A creepy mansion covered with roots and leaves. A monstrous dog with dagger-sharp teeth. And a tall woman with wind-blown hair and long, sharp nails who is as beautiful as she is terrifying.
Days later, exploring the island alone, Eden follows a black cat through a rift in the bright day. She stumbles into Everdark, a parallel world where the sun never rises, where spirits linger between death and the afterlife, and where everything from her mother’s drawings is all too real — especially the Witch of Everdark, who wants to make Eden her eternal daughter.
Can Eden find a way to defeat the witch’s magic? Or will she remain trapped in Everdark forever? This tale of a young girl who stumbles into a magical realm is a haunting and ultimately uplifting middle grade novel about grief, family, and decades-old magic.
Recommended Age | 10 - 13 |
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Author | Karen Strong |
ISBN | 166590447X |
Publication Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |