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A young girl sets out to defeat the evil spirits inhabiting her home in this delightfully dark middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Coraline and Margaret Peterson Haddixs The Strangers.Lily is used to hospitals - shes spent more time in them than out of them thanks to her recent health issues. But when her mother goes into labor, her parents drop her off at her grandmothers house and rush to the hospital without her. Lily doesnt want the new baby to replace her and she certainly doesnt want to be sick anymore. Most frustrating of all, she forgot to pack Willo, her favorite toy. Under her grandmas not-so-watchful supervision, Lily sneaks back home to get Willo. Expecting to find an empty house, she is surprised to find her parents there. But something isnt right... They look just like her mom and dad until she gets closer and sees their coal black eyes. And they refuse to let her in - its their house now. With the help of some surprising new friends that she meets in her garden, Lily is determined to beat these shadowy replacements and be reunited with her real parents. But is she strong enough to triumph?
About the Author
Nick Lake was born in Northumberland, England, but grew up in Luxembourg. As an author, Nick has won the Printz Award, for his novel In Darkness, and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal twice.Nick is also a publishing director for children's fiction, working with many of the best-known names in children's books. Nick lives in Oxfordshire with his family, in a 16th century house with 19th century windows. He advises against visiting in winter.
