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Maile Meloy has written several adult novels and short story collections.Her stories have been featured in The New Yorker, The Paris Review and Granta. This is her first young adult novel. Visit Maile at www.mailemeloy.com."If you read anything this summer, this book should be the one."
Daily Telegraph
"Meloy weaves fantasy into a fine work of historical fiction."
New York Times
"Book of the Week"
Sunday Times
"An absorbing and original historical thriller with a Pullman-esque feel. There's an irresistible seam of magic, and a vivid 1950's setting."
- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
"Cracking read"
Evening Standard
"Part fantasy and part historical, this beautifully written and expertly paced, stunning and poignant novel will have readers on the edge of their seats."
Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
"Thoroughly enjoyable adventure, filled with magic, humour, memorable characters . . . with evocative, confident prose."
Publishers Weekly
"A whodunit seasoned with fantasy, and a psychological thriller. Ian Schoenherr’s moody black-and-white drawings intensify its atmosphere."
Irish Times
"A gem of historical fiction."
Sunday Star Ledger
"Inventive, smart and fun, an absolute delight."
- Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me,