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sparrow and the witch's storm
In 1985, ten-year-old Penelope Sparrow Hammerstrom — or Sparrow, for short — is just starting fifth grade in Portland, Oregon. It's a new city, and a big change, and it's a thousand miles away from everything she knew in California. And to make matters worse, she's stuck in a spooky old house with her grandfather while her musician parents finish a gig in L.A.
But when she's bestowed with a vintage gold bracelet — a gift from her recently departed grandmother — Sparrow is plunged into the biggest, most breathtaking adventure of her life. A mysterious world of scary dreams, strange symbols, and shadows lurking around every turn. And when a menacing witch appears in their midst, Sparrow, Grandpa Paul, and her best friend, Nikki, must race against an ominous storm to solve the riddles of the city's past — locked in an ancient power struggle between light and dark, good and evil, and a sinister force that threatens to destroy everything, and everyone, she knows.
Enchanting and frightening. Playful and dreadful. James Krokee's fantastical children's book weaves Portland's unique history and famous landmarks into an unforgettable tale of magic, mystery, and the incredible power of friendship.
