Into the Faerie Hill
Into the Faerie Hill by H.S. Norup is a middle-grade adventure published by Steerforth Press on June 24, 2025. This 256-page book presents a story where a boy named Alfred investigates an old family mystery while encountering fantastical creatures in a world where magic intertwines with the everyday. As he arrives at his grandmother’s cottage, he senses an unseen presence and discovers a landscape filled with steep cliffs and dark forests, alongside peculiar faerie beings that only he can perceive.
Readers will find a narrative that weaves together elements of mythology, folklore, and environmental themes. As Alfred befriends the spirited Saga, he learns to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings, which he initially finds intimidating. The story unfolds as Alfred becomes involved in community protests against a motorway project that threatens the magical landscape, drawing him deeper into the secrets of his family’s past. This edition invites readers to explore themes of friendship, courage, and the importance of protecting the environment.
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A moving, atmospheric middle-grade adventure about a boy investigating an old family mystery and discovering the fantastical creatures of Faerie Hill.
“Mythology, folklore, and environmental challenges woven together with such bright characterization and immersive details that I couldn’t put it down. A gorgeous book.” — Hilary McKay, author of The Time of Green Magic
Set in a world where magical faeries mingle with the everyday, this exciting fantasy adventure is a touching story about family, friendship, and protecting our environment.
As soon as Alfred arrives at his granny’s cottage, he feels like he’s being watched. There are steep cliffs and dark forests all around, teeming with unfamiliar life — even odd little faerie creatures only Alfred can see. When free-spirited Saga bursts into his life, he begins to appreciate the beauty of these places that have always scared him.
But this special world is under threat: Alfred’s dad is working on a project to dig a giant tunnel through the landscape for a motorway. As he joins Saga in the community protests against the plan, Alfred draws ever closer to the strange world of the faerie creatures, following a thread that seems to be leading him deep into secrets from his family’s past.
Into the Fairie Hill is a beautiful and moving tale of friendship, courage and learning to love the things that make us different.
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