Fire and Hemlock
Published: 2021
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"Fire and Hemlock" by Diana Wynne Jones follows the life of Polly, a young girl who becomes entangled in a fantastical world steeped in magic and myth. As she navigates the complexities of friendship and love, Polly discovers a strange connection to a mysterious figure named Tom Lynn, who has disappeared without a trace. As she unravels the threads of a powerful spell and confronts dark forces, she must confront her own memories and choices to save those she cares about. The story weaves together elements of folklore and adventure, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the power of stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .
Diana Wynne Jones (1934 - 2011) was a British writer, of fantasy novels for children and adults, best known for the Chrestomanci series and `Howl's Moving Castle'.