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The Blackthorn Branch

Name: The Blackthorn Branch
ISBN: 9781839132032

By Elen Caldecott

Cassie enters a secret underworld to find her missing brother—but who is truly the danger?

atmospheric · enchanted · perilous · folkloric

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mythology

What is The Blackthorn Branch about?

When Cassie's older brother Byron disappears, everyone assumes he has simply run away. But Cassie knows the truth: he has been lured into Annwn, the mysterious underworld beneath an abandoned railway tunnel, by the dangerous Fair Folk. With her cousin Siân, she follows him into a world of ancient magic, anger and dark secrets. The Fair Folk's leader plans to use Byron to protect Annwn from human destruction. Cassie must rescue him before he is lost forever.

About the author

Elen Caldecott is a British author who writes exciting and funny stories for children. She is well known for her book 'How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant' and the Marsh Road Mysteries series. Elen loves to create books full of adventure, friendship, and mystery, inspiring children to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2022

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