by Catherynne Valente
Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talismen the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn't ... then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fariyland. September is already making new friends, including a book loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.
For all readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience that is unforgettable and beautiful.
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