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Emmeline and Lucas are back in the epic conclusion to the award winning, middle grade fantasy duology. When Lady Aisling returns, stealing more magical children to add to her collection, can Emmeline and Lucas stop her once and for all? And will Emmeline's shadow, Dar, be their friend or foe?
Alone we are powerful, but together, we can do real magic.
Emmeline and Lucas are safe from the evil Lady Aisling and her soldiers for the time being. The only thing that mars their peaceful life is Emmeline's imprisoned former shadow, Dar.
Then one night the Cerelia Comet, the reason for their magical abilities, returns... but it's twelve years too early. The return of the comet can only mean one thing- Lady Aisling has a Sky Shaker under her control and is hoping for a new batch of talented children to add to her collection.
Emmeline and Lucas decide to journey to find other magical children to help in the fight against Lady Aisling. But when Dar escapes, and the two friends realize many of the children they seek have already been taken, they know they are in for the fight of their lives.
For fans of Coraline, Doll Bones and The Night Gardener, the Shadow Weaver duology will enthrall middle school readers who love fantasy, magic, and danger. Perfect for 5th grade and above.
Author Notes
MARCYKATE CONNOLLY is a New York Times -bestselling children's book author and nonprofit administrator who lives in Massachusetts with her family and a grumble of pugs. She is the author of the Shadow Weaver , the Hollow Doll series, and the standalone novel The Star Shepherd . You can visit her online at marcykate.com.
Reviews (2)
Kirkus Review
Emmeline and company return to thwart the nefarious Lady Aisling in Connolly's gripping conclusion to her Shadow Weaver duet.When the Cerelia Comet, under which all magically talented children are born, streaks through the sky 12 years early, there can only be one causeLady Aisling. A centuries-old magic eater, Lady Aisling steals and traps other talented people, and the comet's early arrival means she has gained control of a sky shaker, who has the power to rearrange celestial bodies at will. Meanwhile, Emmeline and Lucas work hard to hone their respective talents of shadow weaving and light singing, which allowed them to escape Lady Aisling's clutches before, but when Lucas' parents are captured, the duo must flee to find the secret network that protects talented people and seek help. Terrified at the prospect that Lady Aisling may cultivate more magical children to harvest, Emmeline and Lucas and a small handful of new friends prepare to take her down once and for all. But to have a chance of defeating Lady Aisling, they must work with someone just as dangerousDar, Emmeline's former shadow and Lady Aisling's twin sister. Picking up immediately after the events of the first book, this narrative immerses readers in the layered tensions of a fight for survival, building them to the breaking point. Conflict on a cosmic scale is no simple thing to contain effectively, but a more action-oriented focus than its prequel and a classic evil to defeat keep things balanced. The book assumes a white default.A captivating volley of revelations and resolutions. (Fantasy. 10-14) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
*Starred Review* This sequel to Shadow Weaver (2018) opens in an isolated house, where Emmeline and Lucas can practice using their talents. They live with Lucas' parents and Emmeline's former shadow, Dar, who is locked in a shadow-and-light cage in the attic for her safety. Their serenity is interrupted, however, when the Cerelia Comet comes 12 years too soon. This puts them in danger, as it means sinister Lady Aisling (Dar's twin) needs more flowers (actually transformed, magically gifted individuals) for her garden, from which she can harvest their power. Seeing Lady Aisling's soldiers outside, Emmeline, Lucas, and Dar escape to warn other families hiding gifted children. They soon detect something amiss and realize Lady Aisling's men have begun casting spells to take control of innocent people. Risking all, the trio sets about rescuing other children some with talents, some without and embarks on a high-stakes mission to thwart Lady Aisling and release all her flowers. Connolly again spins a magical tale; she deftly crafts moods and creates a sense of urgency that will leave readers breathless. The conclusion to the duology brings a feeling of relief, but a few puzzling questions remain, leaving the door ajar for future adventures, should Connolly choose to return to Emmeline's world.--J. B. Petty Copyright 2018 Booklist