  | The lion of Lark-Hayes manor Author: Hartman, Aubrey | |
| Price: $21.88 | ||
Summary:
Twelve-year-old Poppy meets a water nymph and exchanges her favorite book for a lion, but her deal has unexpected consequences that Poppy must fight to correct.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/23)
Booklist (04/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2023 Poppy Woodlock is the quiet one in her otherwise opinionated family, coping with conflicts through her books and an enduring belief in magic, despite a lack of direct experience with it. Her conviction is finally rewarded when she meets a water nymph willing to make a trade. Though Poppy knows that magic tends to come with a cost, she offers one of her beloved books in exchange for a mythical flying lion. She can’t believe she finally has proof that magic exists—but, just as she feared, the trade has more sinister implications, and more books start disappearing from the world. As life around her unravels, Poppy must find a way to return the important stories to a world that desperately needs their insight and inspiration. This gentle fantasy beautifully explores the ways books shape and stir readers, and Poppy’s joyful, funny friendship with the lion is a treat. An enchanting adventure that encourages readers to find their voice and delight in stories. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
