Fablehouse

Fablehouse is a children''s home like no other. Housed in a crumbling mansion that perches on a cliff and backs on to ancient mysterious woodland, this is the home for many of Britain''s Brown Babies, children born to African American GIs and white, British women following the Second World War. Heather has already been through several children''s homes and is trying her hardest not to trust Fablehouse and its unusual head teacher, Miss Isolde. But when children start acting strangely, Heather discovers a plot from a fae realm to infiltrate and overthrow the human world. With the help of Palamedes - the Black Knight from King Arthur''s Round Table who has been guarding the magical doorway to the fae world - and three friends, Heather sets off on a quest to rescue the children who have been replaced by changelings. No child will be forgotten or discarded on her watch. Discovering extraordinary powers and a fire inside herself, Heather will battle to save the first place that has felt like home for years...>

Unforgettable . . . powerful and extraordinary . . . Absolutely magical

Vorwort
Unlock the legends. Unleash the magic. Save your home. 'An exciting, heartrending story with a magical twist' - Jacqueline Wilson

Autorentext
E. L. Norry is the author of Fablehouse and Fablehouse: Heart of Fire, the first of *which was nominated for a Carnegie Medal in 2024. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she also worked on Alison Hammond's Black in Time and Adam Rutherford's Where Are You Really From?*

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Unlock the legends. Unleash the magic. Save your home. 'An exciting, heartrending story with a magical twist' - Jacqueline Wilson Fablehouse is a children's home like no other. It's a safe haven for Heather and her friends, sheltering them from a society that won't accept the colour of their skin. But soon that is not the only danger that threatens them. When mysterious spirits infiltrate the house, stealing away some of the children, the friends must follow them to the heart of the underworld. There they find a magical court from Arthurian legend, where bewitched creatures are hatching a plan to take over the human world. With Pal, the gallant Black Knight, by their side, Heather and friends must resist the glamour of the Fae and battle the Champion. Can they find the inner strength they'll need to save their home? 'A powerful and important book, bursting with hope and wonder. Fablehouse is a glorious celebration of friendship ' - Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'A brilliant, magical, insightful novel, filled with heart'- Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate 'Exciting, important and endlessly entertaining . this is going to be huge' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out 'Fast-paced and full of heart . a wonderful celebration of friendship, folklore and finding your place in the world' Anna James, author of Pages & Co. 'PERFECT . It's heartfelt, thrilling, glistening with magic and adventure' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs 'Unforgettable . powerful and extraordinary . Absolutely magical' Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller