Reckless by Cornelia Funke
Fantasy, Fairy Tales, a bit of horror elements
346 pages
Description
Translation of: Steinernes fleisch.;"Inspired by a tale discovered and explored with Lionel Wigram." Enter the magical world behind the Mirrors. Jacob Reckless has always been careful to keep the enchanted world behind the mirror secret from his brother. Until one day, Will follows him, unaware of the mortal danger awaiting him: attacked by a group of Goyl stone skinned humans who are conquering the world behind the Mirrors Will turns to jade, their most sacred stone. Jacob desperately tries to save him, but only the fairies have the power to stop the Petrifying Flesh. Together with Will's girlfriend Clara and the shape-shifting Fox, Jacob begins a perilous journey.
My Comments
A 'no put down book!' Love, love this. Good for middle-high school. A bit dark at times, but not over the top. Funke incorporates traditional fairy tales brilliantly into a page turner. She never disappoints. Highly recommended!
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