A Box of Bones | Hardcover

A Box of Bones

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 244
Date of Release: 28 May 2019

Step into a hauntingly magical world with A Box of Bones by Marina Cohen, a richly imagined middle-grade fantasy filled with mystery, dark enchantment, and unforgettable adventure. Blending eerie atmosphere with imaginative storytelling, this captivating novel explores the boundary between logic and magic as one girl uncovers secrets that could change her world forever.

Twelve-year-old Kallie believes everything has a rational explanation. She has little patience for superstitions, strange festivals, or magical stories, despite her grandfather Jess’s playful attempts to open her mind. But during their visit to the town’s mysterious Festival of Fools, Kallie encounters a strange faceless man who hands her an unusual wooden puzzle box. Certain it must be some clever trick, Kallie becomes obsessed with unlocking its secrets — until she accidentally releases something far more dangerous than she imagined.

As the puzzle box opens, Kallie’s reality begins intertwining with another world where a young bone carver named Liah travels with her master through a land filled with spells, strange creatures, and a cruel queen. Slowly, the eerie sights, sounds, and magic of Liah’s world begin seeping into Kallie’s own life. To survive, Kallie must unravel the mystery connecting the two worlds before her story reaches a terrifying ending.

Atmospheric, suspenseful, and imaginative, A Box of Bones combines fantasy, mystery, folklore, and coming-of-age themes into a thrilling adventure for young readers. Perfect for fans of magical realism, dark fairy tales, supernatural mysteries, and portal fantasy stories, this novel delivers an unforgettable journey filled with puzzles, secrets, and wonder.

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