![]() The Door Before, like the other books in the 100 Cupboards series, possesses that rare, almost ineffable quality that raises the book above fantasy to make it feel real and beautiful. And with their emphasis on sacrifice, love, and loyalty, they are songs that have the ring of truth. ![]() The word “lyrical” has been overused on book covers to the point where it has become a bit of a joke. Wilson is one of the finest children’s fantasy writers today and I am always surprised that he receives as little attention as he does. But, in doing so, she might lose her own. ![]() Hyacinth knows she must help the boys imprison the witch and save their world. Her aunt has been opening pathways between the worlds and out tumble two boys along with the undying witch who seeks their deaths. But when her parents drop her off at the home of a previously unknown relative, Hyacinth learns that she is not the only one with unusual powers. Hyacinth Smith possesses a touch that allows her to tame wild dogs and call forth green things. ![]()
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