Babes in the Wood
Mark Stay
Belletristik / Spannung
Beschreibung
A young witch to rival Tiffany Aching. Magic!FMA Dixon ACE. Smart and funny and written so warmly. Its an absolutely smashing readPernille Hughes, author ofProbably the Best Kiss in the WorldJuly, 1940.In a quiet village in rural Kent, a magical mystery leads to murder . . . Woodville has returned to normal after the departure of the Crow Folk. The villagers put out fires from aircraft shot down in the Battle of Britain, and Faye Bright discovers that magic can be just as dangerous as any weapon. The arrival of a trio of Jewish children fleeing the Nazis brings the fight for Europe to the village. When their guardian is found dead, Faye must play nanny to the terrified children while gathering clues to uncover a dark magic that threatens to change the course of the war. And she must do it quickly the children have seen too much and someone wants them silenced for good.For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchettcomes the second novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . . Dont miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series! #1The Crow Folk #2Babes in the Wood #3The Ghost of Ivy Barn #4 The Holly King #5The Corn BridePraise for The Witches of Woodville series Beautiful and engaging and clever and what more could you ask for in a book?Manda Scott, bestselling author ofA Treachery of Spies Swept me straight back to days of losing myself in Diana Wynne Jones novels, and getting lost in truly absorbing, sometimes scary, sometimes emotive adventure with its roots in folklore and history. A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any ageRowan Coleman, author ofThe Girl at the Window Extremely funny, full of imagination, verve and typical English home counties witIrish Independent ';A rural Ben Aaronovitch!'C. K. McDonnell,author ofTheStranger Times Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer youre always guaranteed a magical readJulie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries Youll love it:Doctor WhomeetsWorzel GummidgeLorna Cook, author ofThe Forgotten Village A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero.Dads ArmymeetsWitches of EastwickIan W Sainsbury ';Mark Stay's brilliantly written Witches of Woodville books are somehow funny, cosy, clever and disturbingly dark all at the same time. Terry Pratchett fans will LOVE em' Lucy Strange
