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The Grace kids (9-year-old twins Simon and Jared, and 13-year-old Mallory) might think that things have finally quieted down for them, but the nefarious faerie world has many more surprises in store. In the second chapter, titled, "IN WHICH the Grace twins are triplets," a mysterious and menacing shape-shifter shows up at Mallory's fencing match--and before Simon and Jared can suss out what's up, their sister disappears, presumably kidnapped. Eager to recover Mallory, the two descend into a strange subterranean world beneath a nearby quarry, only to find themselves prisoners and then privy to a wicked (and almost unbelievable) plan. The twins do end up tracking down Mallory, but only in very peculiar circumstances--not the least of which that she's wearing a dress.
Author Holly Black once again skillfully manages to weave in plenty of creepy details (including a bloody final chapter) without whitewashing or leaving young readers feeling too creeped out--and she gets able assistance from Tony DeTerlizzi's ever-evocative pen-and-ink drawings (especially in the looming menace of the Mulgarath). Fans of the series will have a hard time waiting for the final installment, titled fittingly, ominously, The Wrath of Mulgarath. (Ages 6 to 10) --Paul Hughes
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This mint copy is bound in illustrated laminated boards, A dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Spiderwick's Guide? And will the Grace children be left alone, now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Ref OOO 4. Seller Inventory # 028530
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.44. Seller Inventory # 0689837410-2-1
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. The rarer UK first printing is the most sought after, and here is a perfect copy of Volume 4, The Ironwood Tree, bought from the publisher and stored ever since in a low light book room. Perfect unread and unopened new copy of the first printing. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Seller Inventory # ABE-2836478768
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. First (1st). Signed by both authors Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi . Front/Back: New . Spine: New . Pages & Edges: New . Jacket: n/a . First (1st) Printing / Impression 001 . Year: 2004 . Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 2703