Lark and the Wild Hunt

Several times a year, human and Fae warriors ride in the Wild Hunt to protect their Borderlands home from terrifying wildkin. A centuries-old tradition, the hunt promotes peace between the coexisting realms, which are separated by a thin magical barrier, in exchange for gifts, such as enchanted tools, that the Fae court bestow upon their human neighbors. After 12-year-old Lark Mairen’s older brother Galin doesn’t return from the hunt, she resolves to uncover his fate. When enigmatic Fae Rook promises information about Galin’s whereabouts should Lark fix the mysterious and magical moonclock, Lark breaks the Borderlands’ number one rule: “Never trust the Fae.” With Rook’s help, she discovers that her brother’s disappearance into the Fae realm is linked to other anomalies, including a power shift among the Fae leadership that could lead to war, and what begins as a search for answers becomes a quest to stabilize the balance between the realms before it tips into chaos. Adam’s (The Last Windwitch) leisurely and intricate adventure weaves in Fae folklore and classic fairy tale themes to create a world in which magic and the everyday precariously exist side by side, brimming with intrigue and danger. Its resourceful heroine, ethereal Fae, strong setting, and perilous atmosphere make for a revitalizing fantasy adventure. Ages 8–12. Agent: Sarah Landis, Sterling Lord Literistic. (July)