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The Seeing Stone

Series: The Spiderwick Chronicles
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In The Seeing Stone by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, young Jared Grace discovers a mysterious stone that allows him to see an otherwise hidden world. With the magical object in hand, he and his siblings face enchanting creatures and puzzling challenges. Set in a richly whimsical universe, this instalment is filled with fantasy elements that test the courage and cleverness of the Grace children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of magic and adventure, love imaginative worlds filled with mythical creatures, and delight in stories that spark curiosity and wonder in younger readers. The enchanting illustrations add an extra layer of excitement, making it ideal for those who appreciate a rich visual storytelling experience.

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From the imagination of Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, comes the international bestselling series about the Grace siblings who find a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they’ve just moved into.

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the second instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. 

Thanks to the mysterious field guide left behind by their long-lost great-great-uncle, Arthur Spiderwick, life for the Grace kids – Jared, Simon and Mallory – is beyond weird. When Simon goes missing, Jared is certain creatures from the faerie world have something to do with it. Mallory is not convinced. That is, until she and Jared contend with a band of menacing goblins. Simon is clearly in danger, and it’s up to Mallory and Jared to save him before it’s too late. 

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398527294

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue, 2023

Illustration: black & white illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Holly Black Young Adult

About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children’s books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Spider & the Fly to chapter book series like the Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with a rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle grade series the Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and been translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibition “Never Abandon Imagination” featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine and USA TODAY and on CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and the Today show. Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books, including the Novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. She has been a finalist for the Eisner Award and Lodestar Awards, and the recipient of a Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at BlackHolly.com or on Instagram @BlackHolly.

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