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Gr 4–6—This sequel to The Shadows (Dial, 2010) picks up with Olive Dunwoody still trying to discover the many secrets hidden in the old Victorian house she and her parents have moved into. She has her dependable sidekicks, three lively talking cats that manage to keep her from hurting herself when she is possessed by the spirit of the mysterious book that she discovers. She realizes that she could use it to release Morton, a boy who has been imprisoned in a painting for many years by the house's former...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Olive's quest to free Morton from Elsewhere, located inside the paintings in Olive's house, involves a search for a spell book and family conn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Spellbound a worthy successor to The Shadows, lives up to its name in more ways than one. Not only is Olive literally mesmerized by a witch’s spell book, but this well-crafted tale of good versus evil will likewise enchant readers. Through her vivid, detailed descriptions, Jacqueline West has created a convincingly eerie world tinged with magic: “Olive m...Log In or Sign Up to Read More