Every Heart a Doorway
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, published by Macmillan on April 5, 2016, is a fantasy novel that explores the lives of children who have experienced magical adventures in other worlds. This first edition, comprising 173 pages, delves into the story of Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children, a place for those who have returned from their fantastical journeys. The narrative follows Nancy, a girl who has returned from a magical realm, as she navigates the complexities of her new reality alongside other children who share similar experiences.
Readers will find a blend of dark fantasy elements intertwined with themes of belonging and identity. The children at the home grapple with the aftermath of their extraordinary experiences, each yearning to return to their own unique worlds. As Nancy settles in, a sense of foreboding emerges, leading to a series of events that challenge the characters to confront their pasts and the darkness that lurks within. This edition presents a fresh take on portal fantasy, drawing inspiration from classic tales while offering a contemporary perspective on the struggles of those caught between two worlds.
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Winner of the Hugo Award, Hugo Award for Best Series, Alex Award, Locus Award, and Nebula Award
Nominated for the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, and Tiptree Honor List
“A mini-masterpiece of portal fantasy — a jewel of a book that deserves to be shelved with Lewis Carroll’s and C. S. Lewis’ classics” —NPR
New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire presents a fresh take on the portal fantasy genre that blends Alice in Wonderland, The Magicians, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children
No Solicitations
No Visitors
No Quests
Children have always disappeared under the right conditions; slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere… else.
But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children.
Nancy tumbled once, but now she’s back. The things she’s experienced… they change a person. The children under Miss West’s care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.
But Nancy’s arrival marks a change at the Home. There’s a darkness just around each corner, and when tragedy strikes, it’s up to Nancy and her new-found schoolmates to get to the heart of things.
No matter the cost.
The Wayward Children Series
Book 1: Every Heart a Doorway
Book 2: Down Among the Sticks and Bones
Book 3: Beneath the Sugar Sky
Book 4: In an Absent Dream
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