The Strangers

Written by Jacqueline West · Illustrated by Poly Bernatene

Book #4 in the The Books of Elsewhere series

On Halloween, Olive faces strangers and lost secrets. Can she trust new magic or old foes?

4.3 Goodreads · 1,763 ratings

336 pages· 59,585 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

On Halloween night, Olive's world is upended when strangers arrive on Linden Street, and something crucial vanishes. As secrets unravel, Olive must decide whether to trust dangerous new magic or rely on her enemies to protect her home and loved ones. With magical cats and mysterious paintings, Olive's journey through the old stone house reveals deeper mysteries. Will she uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into a world where magic and danger intertwine, and every choice could be her last.

From the publisher

In the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series, Olive thought she had uncovered all the house’s secrets. She was wrong. It’s Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street . . . and something absolutely vital to Olive goes missing. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can she trust the strangers? Will she turn to a new and dangerous magic within the paintings of Elsewhere? Or will Olive put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves? The stakes grow higher, the secrets more dangerous, and mystery and magic abound as Olive, the boys, and the magical cats uncover the true nature of the old stone house on Linden Street. A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap. This haunting fantasy thriller brings together the quirkiness of Roald Dahl and darkness of Neil Gaiman. –Austin Family The story was well-written, clever, and completely unpredictable…a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild. –TIME for Kids

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