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The 13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
Apr. 16th, 2009 10:48 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
While visiting her grandmother’s house, Tanya discovers an unsolved mystery. Fifty years ago, a girl vanished in the woods nearby – a girl Tanya’s grandmother will not speak of. Fabian, the caretaker’s son, is tormented by the girl’s disappearance. His grandfather was the last person to see her alive, and has lived under suspicion ever since. Together, Tanya and Fabian decide to find the truth. But Tanya has her own secret: the ability to see fairies. Can it help them to unravel the mystery? Soon they are facing terrible danger – could the manor’s sinister history be about to repeat itself?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Not quite as good as I was hoping, children aged 9 – 12 should find it an interesting read and there are some genuinely creepy moments. I’d be interested in seeing what else Harrison does.
While visiting her grandmother’s house, Tanya discovers an unsolved mystery. Fifty years ago, a girl vanished in the woods nearby – a girl Tanya’s grandmother will not speak of. Fabian, the caretaker’s son, is tormented by the girl’s disappearance. His grandfather was the last person to see her alive, and has lived under suspicion ever since. Together, Tanya and Fabian decide to find the truth. But Tanya has her own secret: the ability to see fairies. Can it help them to unravel the mystery? Soon they are facing terrible danger – could the manor’s sinister history be about to repeat itself?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Not quite as good as I was hoping, children aged 9 – 12 should find it an interesting read and there are some genuinely creepy moments. I’d be interested in seeing what else Harrison does.
