Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
434
Language
English
Published
Mar 25, 2008
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0375849440
ISBN-13
9780375849442
Description
The first book in the Wildwood series from the acclaimed author of the Shadowfell and Sevenwaters series
WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL
"Juliet Marillier is among the most skilled of fantasy writers" Sara Douglass
Jena, along with her five sisters and constant companion, the frog she calls Gogu, lives in a crumbling castle on the fringe of a wildwood in Transylvania. Theirs has always been a privileged if somewhat restricted life, however, the girls share a fantastic secret, which they have kept hidden even from their family for twelve long years.
When Jena's father falls ill and must leave their forest home over the winter, Jena and her older sister Tati are left in charge. Everything runs like clockwork until a tragic accident allows their greedy cousin Cezar to take control. When it becomes clear that their secret is in danger of discovery, Jena knows there is only one place, no matter how dangerous, she can go to for help...
Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.
WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL
"Juliet Marillier is among the most skilled of fantasy writers" Sara Douglass
Jena, along with her five sisters and constant companion, the frog she calls Gogu, lives in a crumbling castle on the fringe of a wildwood in Transylvania. Theirs has always been a privileged if somewhat restricted life, however, the girls share a fantastic secret, which they have kept hidden even from their family for twelve long years.
When Jena's father falls ill and must leave their forest home over the winter, Jena and her older sister Tati are left in charge. Everything runs like clockwork until a tragic accident allows their greedy cousin Cezar to take control. When it becomes clear that their secret is in danger of discovery, Jena knows there is only one place, no matter how dangerous, she can go to for help...
Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.
Genres
Thriller & Suspense
Fantasy
Art & Photography