Verdigris (n.): a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely …
One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar burn marks appear on Ryan’s knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then
the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the kids who’ve stolen from her must serve her—and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“There’s no denying Hardinge’s power as a storyteller, her ability to create beautiful, precise imagery, or her expectation that her readers will grasp the subtle ideas and reflections woven into the novel.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A deliciously creepy tale…There is a vividness and energy to Hardinge’s imagination that makes almost every moment of this absorbing story shine with light or glossy darkness.” —Horn Book (starred review)
“Vivid and imaginative.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Deliciously shiver-inducing…Fans of dark fantasies such as Neil Gaiman’s Coraline will find this tale irresistible.” —School Library Journal
Frances Hardinge is the author of several books, including The Lie Tree, winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award, one of just two young adult novels to win this major UK
literary prize. Deeplight was shortlisted for the 2020 YA Book Prize. Visit her at franceshardinge.com.
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