A moving, atmospheric middle-grade adventure about a boy investigating an old family mystery and discovering the fantastical creatures of Faerie Hill. <p/> "Mythology, folklore, and environmental challenges woven together with such bright characterization and immersive details that I couldn't put it down. A gorgeous book." -- Hilary McKay, author of The Time of Green Magic <p/>Set in a world where magical faeries mingle with the everyday, this exciting fantasy adventure is a touching story about family, friendship, and protecting our environment. <p/>As soon as Alfred arrives at his granny's cottage, he feels like he's being watched. There are steep cliffs and dark forests all around, teeming with unfamiliar life -- even odd little faerie creatures only Alfred can see. When free-spirited Saga bursts into his life, he begins to appreciate the beauty of these places that have always scared him. <p/>But this special world is under threat: Alfred's dad is working on a project to dig a giant tunnel through the landscape for a motorway. As he joins Saga in the community protests against the plan, Alfred draws ever closer to the strange world of the faerie creatures, following a thread that seems to be leading him deep into secrets from his family's past. <p/>Into the Fairie Hill is a beautiful and moving tale of friendship, courage and learning to love the things that make us different.
