**"A heart-pounding adventure."--**Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
Orphan. Thief. Witch**.**
A classic fantasy-adventure reminiscent of Howl's Moving
Castle from New York Times**-bestselling author Claire
Legrand.**
Twelve-year-old Quicksilver lives as a thief in the sleepy town of
Willow-on-the-River. Her only companions are her faithful dog and
partner in crime, Fox--and Sly Boots, the shy boy who lets her live in
his attic when it's too cold to sleep on the rooftops. It's a lonesome
life, but Quicksilver is used to being alone. When you are alone, no one
can hurt you. No one can abandon you.
Then one day Quicksilver discovers that she can perform magic. Real
magic. The kind that isn't supposed to exist anymore. Magic is
forbidden, but Quicksilver nevertheless wants to learn more. With real
magic, she could become the greatest thief who ever lived. She could
maybe even find her parents. What she does find, however, is much more
complicated and surprising. . . .
Acclaimed author Claire Legrand's stunning and original novel explores
the danger of lies and the power of truth, the strength found in
friendship, and the value of loving and being loved . . . even if it
means risking your heart. Full of magic, adventure, and an original and
compelling cast of characters, Foxheart will appeal to fans of Neil
Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones.