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The Field Guide

By Holly Black
Series: The Spiderwick Chronicles
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The Field Guide by Holly Black is the first instalment of the Spiderwick Chronicles. It follows the Grace children—Jared, Simon, and Mallory—who discover a mysterious book that unveils a hidden world full of faeries and fantastical creatures in their new home. As they delve deeper, they find themselves drawn into enchanting yet perilous adventures.
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The Field Guide

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 first instalment in the adventures of the Grace children.

After finding a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved into, the Grace children – Jared, Simon and Mallory – discover that there's a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own – the world of faerie.

The children want to share what they know, but the faeries will do everything possible to stop their secrets from being revealed...

The Field Guide by Holly Black invites readers to step into this enchanted realm and join the Grace siblings on their thrilling journey.

Series: The Spiderwick Chronicles

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The Field Guide by Holly Black is praised for its captivating narrative and enchanting illustrations, capturing young readers' imaginations. The book is commended for its mix of fantasy and adventure, appealing to children and adults alike. Reviewers highlight its ability to introduce readers to a fascinating world, enticing them to continue with the series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398527287

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

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

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. #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.

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