Back To ListDarkling GreenThe Eldritch Manor SeriesByKim ThompsonPublished December 2016Paperback$ 12.99Paperback$ 12.99ePub$ 8.99 Add to CartShop LocalDescriptionAs spring comes to Eldritch Manor, Willa deals with the King of the Fairies, a terrifying creature, and the usual family drama.Spring comes to Eldritch Manor, bringing with it all kinds of mayhem. The arrival of the King of the Fairies throws the resident fairies into a romantic tizzy. Mab neglects her knitting, resulting in holes in time through which any manner of evil can enter their world. Nature, weather, and time itself are all out of whack, and everyone is freaked about Willa’s upcoming “unlucky” thirteenth birthday. On top of everything, Willa makes a shocking discovery about her mother, which supports Belle’s claim that Willa is part mermaid!Willa is plagued with questions. How can she be a mermaid if she doesn’t have a tail and is terrified of water? How long do dragons hibernate? Why are there time holes in the pool, and where do they lead? Why are the backyard plants invading the house? And why does she keep dreaming about a sinister Green Man?Of Related InterestEldritch ManorKim ThompsonMac in the City of LightChristopher WardMyles and the Monster OutsidePhilippa DowdingOperation Josh TaylorMelody FitzpatrickShadow WrackKim ThompsonReviews [A] thoroughly enjoyable book.Canadian MaterialsThe series continues to be an imaginative and original take on mythology and fairy lore, and is a fun exploration of what might happen in a crossover world.Booklist OnlineThe eternal themes of loyalty, betrayal, reconciliation, bravery and co-operation will attract the intended readers, both boys and girls.Resource LinksEspecially recommended for the fantasy collections of public and school libraries.Midwest Book ReviewPreviousNextContributorsKim ThompsonKim Thompson is a filmmaker and television writer who has written scripts for many well-known children’s cartoons. She lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.View Author Page Book DetailsPaperbackDecember 20165x8 in232 pp9781459736221ePubDecember 2016-232 pp9781459736238ePubDecember 2016-232 pp9781459736245