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Book SynopsisThe third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless series After a perilous encounter with an Alder Elf, Jacob must journey into the enchanted Mirrorworld once again. Together with Fox, his beautiful shapeshifting friend, Jacob has no choice but to follow his brother on the trail of the Dark Fairy, who has fled deep into the East: to a land of folklore, Cossacks, spies, time-eating witches and flying carpets. But what exactly is the Dark One running from? The third book in the series, The Golden Yarn is a thrilling tale of courage and fear, jealousy and forbidden desire; in which love has the power both to save a life - and to destroy it.
Trade ReviewA nostalgic fantasy, playing with the conventions of Russian fairy tale Telegraph, Book of the Year A wonderful storyteller Sunday Times Germany's answer to JK Rowling Telegraph A master Independent A highly distinctive imagination Daily Mail A born storyteller Guardian A superb series of books. They are certainly intriguing and mesmerising in the telling The School Librarian
