Foxheart

Written by Claire Legrand · Illustrated by Jaime Zollars

An orphan thief discovers she can work forbidden magic and dreams of using it.

480 pages· 87,064 words· Est. 12 hour read· 770L· AR 5.5 · 13 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Quicksilver lives as a thief in a sleepy river town, with only her loyal dog, Fox, and a shy boy who lets her sleep in his attic for company. When she discovers she can perform real magic, the kind that is forbidden and supposed to be long gone, she dreams of becoming the greatest thief who ever lived. But learning magic draws her into far greater danger.

From the publisher

"A heart-poundingadventure."--Publishers Weekly (starredreview)Orphan. Thief. Witch.A classicfantasy-adventure reminiscent of Howl'sMoving Castle from NewYork Times-bestselling author Claire Legrand.Twelve-year-oldQuicksilver lives as a thief in the sleepy town of Willow-on-the-River. Heronly companions are her faithful dog and partner in crime, Fox--and Sly Boots, the shy boy who lets her live in his attic when it's too cold to sleep on therooftops. It's a lonesome life, but Quicksilver is used to being alone. Whenyou are alone, no one can hurt you. No one can abandon you.Then one day Quicksilverdiscovers that she can perform magic. Real magic. The kindthat isn't supposed to exist anymore. Magic is forbidden, but Quicksilvernevertheless wants to learn more. With real magic, she could become thegreatest thief who ever lived. She could maybe even find her parents. What shedoes find, however, is much more complicated and surprising. . . .Acclaimedauthor Claire Legrand's stunning and original novel explores the danger of liesand the power of truth, the strength found in friendship, and the value ofloving and being loved . . . even if it means risking your heart. Full ofmagic, adventure, and an original and compelling cast of characters, Foxheart willappeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones.

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