Shadows

Shadows

A compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by Robin McKinley, the Newbery-winning author of The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword, as well as the classic fantasy titles Beauty, Chalice, Spindleâ€™s End, Pegasus and Sunshine
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Maggie knows somethingâ€™s off about Val, her momâ€™s new husband. Val is from Oldworld, where they still use magic, and he wonâ€™t have any tech in his office-shed behind the house. Butâ€”more importantlyâ€”what are the huge, horrible, jagged, jumpy shadows following him around? Magic is illegal in Newworld, which is all about science. The magic-carrying gene was disabled two generations ago, back when Maggieâ€™s great-grandmother was a notable magician. But that was a long time ago.
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Then Maggie meets Casimir, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen. Heâ€™s from Oldworld tooâ€”and heâ€™s heard of Maggieâ€™s stepfather, and has a guess about Valâ€™s shadows. Maggie doesnâ€™t want to know . . . until earth-shattering events force her to depend on Val and his shadows. And perhaps on her own heritage.
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In this dangerously unstable world, neither science nor magic has the necessary answers, but a truce between them is impossible. And although the two are supposed to be incompatible, Maggieâ€™s discovering the world will need both to survive.

â€œA delightful read.â€
â€”Publishers Weekly
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â€œBound to appeal.â€
â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Manufacturer Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-09-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-09-26
Format	Kindle eBook

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