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The Blurb On The Back:

When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back.

Trapped in the fairy realm, Red must beg an audience with the fairy court. There, she strikes a bargain. Her brother will be returned – but only if she can find the charms of Tanya’s bracelet, scattered in the human world.

Returning to Elvesden Manor, Red is assisted by Tanya and Fabian, and a desperate hunt begins. Soon they make a shocking discovery. The charms are now cursed with the twisted qualities of the thirteen treasures they represent ... and the longer they are missing, the worse the consequences will be.

Can Red, Tanya and Fabian find all the charms? And even if they do, will the fairies keep their promise?

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The Verdict:

I didn’t really enjoy THE THIRTEEN TREASURES, but this sequel is a much more satisfying read. Red is a really good character – strong, determined and ruthless – it’s very easy to root for her in her quest while disliking her methods. It’s not a perfect story but it does have some really chilling scenes.

The 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?

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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.