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Gr 6-9 Professor Andrew Hope inherits Melstone House, a place he had visited as a child, from his grandfather. When he arrives at the manor, everyone seems to know something that he doesn't. He remembers that the stained glass in the kitchen window has great significance, and he soon learns that he is also steward of a "field-of-care" that magically protects the estate. Things get odd when Aidan Cain, an orphan, arrives at the door looking for Andrew's grandfather, and the pro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Professor Andrew Hope is bemused when he inherits his grandfather's estate and "field-of-care"—whatever that is. Between trying to write his brilliant book, figure out the field-of-care, and deal with the cantankerous household help (Mrs. Stock and Mr. Stock—no relation), he's more than busy. Mrs. Stock insists Andrew hire her oversized, lumpen nephew, and Mr. Stock insists he hire his elvish niece. Then th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A boy named Aidan, recently orphaned and fleeing stalkers, pleads for refuge at professor Andrew Hope's inherited estate. Aidan's p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Set in an invented world that is only subtly different from our own. Diana Wynne Jones incorporates a large cast of interestin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More