Cinders and Sparrows
Cinders and Sparrows by Stefan Bachmann is a captivating tale published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 12, 2021. This 368-page book presents a suspenseful narrative centered around a twelve-year-old orphan named Zita, who unexpectedly inherits a seemingly abandoned castle. As she navigates her new life, Zita becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot involving witchcraft, family secrets, and a magical confrontation between the living and the dead.
In this enchanting story, Zita’s journey unfolds as she learns about her family’s dark past and the treacherous forces at play. Guided by the enigmatic Mrs. Cantanker, she delves into the art of witchcraft while grappling with questions of identity and loyalty. The book explores themes of friendship and belonging, making it a rich addition to the genres of juvenile fiction, fantasy, and horror. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world filled with magic and intrigue, perfect for those who enjoy fairy tales and coming-of-age adventures.
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“Readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.”–Soman Chainani, New York Times-bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series
“An entertainingly witchy world.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
A suspenseful tale of witches, family, and magic from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. When a twelve-year-old orphan unexpectedly becomes the mistress of a seemingly abandoned castle, she is thrust into a mysterious plot involving murderous spells, false identity, and a magical battle of wills between the living and the dead. Readers of Kate Milford’s Greenglass House, Victoria Schwab’s City of Ghosts, and Diana Wynne Jones will be riveted.
Twelve-year-old Zita, an orphan and a housemaid, has resigned herself to a life of drudgery. But one day a strange letter arrives, naming her the only living heir to the Brydgeborn fortune. Now the mistress of the castle, Zita soon realizes foul play led to the death of her family. And as she is guided through lessons in the art of witchcraft by the somewhat mysterious Mrs. Cantanker, Zita begins to wonder who is friend and who is foe.
Unforgettable and utterly enchanting, this stand-alone tale about family, belonging, and friendship will bewitch readers of Tahereh Mafi’s Whichwood, Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces, and Diana Wynne Jones’s Howl’s Moving Castle. Cinders & Sparrows is a magical page-turner by the author of the acclaimed international bestseller The Peculiar.
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