The Door Before

Part of the 100 Cupboards series

A mysterious door leads to a battle against an immortal witch threatening the world.

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256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Hyacinth Smith discovers a door to other worlds, unleashing chaos as two boys and a vengeful witch-queen emerge. With her unique powers, Hyacinth must confront the witch's dark kingdom. Can she and her allies trap the evil and save their world, or will the witch's wrath prevail? Dive into a realm of magic, danger, and courage where the fate of many worlds hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

Open the cupboard door to this action-packed fantasy that will take readers to the very beginning of the bestselling 100 Cupboards series! 100 Cupboards, 100 Worlds of Adventure! When Hyacinth finds an unusual door, two boys in search of vengeance, and a witch intent on destroying the world, the ultimate battle of good vs. evil begins! Hyacinth Smith can see things that others miss, stop attack dogs from attacking, and grow trees where no trees have grown before. But she’s never had a real home. When her father tells them they’ve inherited a house from their great-aunt, Hyacinth sees trouble brewing. Their great-aunt has been playing with forces beyond her control, using her lightning-tree forest to create doors to other worlds. When one door opens, two boys tumble through . . . bringing with them a battle with the undying witch-queen, Nimiane. Hyacinth, together with the boys, must use her newfound magic and all of her courage to journey straight into the witch’s kingdom in a daring plan to trap evil and kill the immortal. “A must-read series!” –The Washington Post “[100 Cupboards] is my favorite kind of fantasy.” –Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author This fast-paced fantasy features empathetic heroes. –School Library Journal

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