The Language of Spells
Written by Garret Weyr and Illustrated by Katie Harnett
A California Book Award Gold Medal and Bank Street Best Book of the Year
★ "Lovely and lyrical.. extraordinary piece on grace and, finally, love." —Booklist, Starred Review
★ "Extraordinary-not to be missed." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"An affecting, melancholy story that asks intriguing questions about the costs of power." —Publishers Weekly
"Reminds readers that there might be magic all around us, even if we cannot see it." —School Library Journal
"An extraordinary tale that meshes real historical events with a winning cast of magical creatures... an ideal read-aloud that fantasy lovers of all ages can enjoy." —BookPage