Spellbound
With no way into the house's magical paintings, and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive's friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door, mentions a grimoire - a spellbook - Olive feels a breathless tug of excitement. If she can...
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With no way into the house's magical paintings, and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive's friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door, mentions a grimoire - a spellbook - Olive feels a breathless tug of excitement. If she can find the McMartins' spellbook, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good. Unless, that is, the book finds Olive first. The house isn't the only one keeping secrets anymore. Mystery, magic, corruption, and betrayal abound (plus just enough laughs to take the edge off). You'll never guess what happens next in this thrilling, chilling second volume in the critically acclaimed series. Watch a Video
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780803734418 (0803734417)
Publish date: July 12th 2011
Publisher: Dial Books
Pages no: 304
Edition language: English
Series: The Books of Elsewhere (#2)
Spellbound is the second story in The Books of Elsewhere series by Jacqueline West and continues soon after book one, The Shadows. Olive Dunwoody is a young girl who has recently been exploring the world of Elsewhere, a place she has found within the paintings of her new home. Though, the spectacles...
3 - 3.5 starsVery enjoyable sequel to Jacqueline West's debut, The Shadows. We learn more about the characters and the mystery of the house and the neighbors. The trio of cats and their relationship with Olive is still delightful. Olive deals with temptation and goes a bit dark side for a while.Look...
3 12 stars. Cute and fun. Imaginative. Sequel to "The Books of Elsewhere: The Shadows."