The lion of Lark-Hayes manor / Aubrey Hartman ; illustrations by Christopher Cyr.
Poppy Woodlock believes in magic, but so far she hasn't found any. It's been two weeks since her parents moved the family to the Pacific Northwest to undertake their biggest project yet: revitalizing the once-grand Lark-Hayes Manor. Two weeks since Poppy started sixth grade and instantly became... invisible. So Poppy retreats to the place she has always felt more at home: books. Reading ignites her search for the fantastic and supernatural, which must exist in the old Victorian estate. Sure enough, a late-night prowl leads Poppy to discover Old World magic. One reckless bargain with a desperate water nymph later, Poppy has the secret of a lifetime: her very own winged lion. Sampson is exactly what she needs to prove that magic does exist. But the cost of ancient magic is greater than she imagined, and the consequences threaten to unravel the lives of everyone Poppy loves. Fixing the chaos will require her to be clever and bold, and even at her smartest and loudest, she's not sure her plan will be enough. -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316448222
- ISBN: 0316448222
- Physical Description: 314 pages : illustrations ; 21cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Little, Brown and Company. |
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Subject: | Books and reading > Juvenile fiction. Lion > Juvenile fiction. Nymphs (Greek deities) > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Fantasy fiction. Novels. |
Available copies
- 7 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at De Soto.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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De Soto Public Library | JF HARTMAN Aubrey (Text) | 33858000016958 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor
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Summary
The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor
A charming middle-grade novel about old magic, new adventures, a winged lion learning to roar, and a young girl fighting to be heard--perfect for fans of classics like The NeverEnding Story . Poppy Woodlock believes in magic, but so far, she hasn't found any. It's been two weeks since her parents moved their family to Oregon to undertake their biggest project yet: revitalizing the once-grand Lark-Hayes Manor. Her older brother instantly found his place, but after being thrown into middle school midyear, Poppy is feeling...invisible. So she retreats to where she's always felt most at home: books and magic. And if the fantastic and supernatural exist, certainly they can be found in this mysterious old estate. A late-night prowl leads Poppy to a desperate water nymph, with whom she strikes a dangerous bargain. In exchange for the thing she loves most--her favorite book-- Poppy now has the secret of a lifetime: her very own flying lion. Sampson is exactly what she needs to prove magic does exist and, more importantly, that she is not to be so easily dismissed. But the cost of ancient magic is astronomic. With every night Sampson grows, another book disappears, and Poppy soon faces the harrowing reality that without their favorite stories, the lives of everyone around her begin to unravel. Fixing the chaos will require Poppy to be clever and bold, and even at her smartest and loudest, she's not sure it will be enough. But she has to try.