The Ironwood Tree
Volume 4
(Autor) Holly BlackCelebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Disney+ with the fourth installment in the adventures of the Grace children. First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon . Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared . Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Arthur Spiderwick’s Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don’t count on it. At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something in the water is killing off the plants and animals. Clues point to the abandoned quarry just outside of town where the dwarves have taken over. Meanwhile, the faerie world’s abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered the dwarves a gift to join with him: a queen.
Holly Black
Holly Black is an American author known for her works in the fantasy genre, particularly for her contributions to young adult literature. Her most notable works include The Spiderwick Chronicles, a bestselling series co-written with Tony DiTerlizzi, and The Cruel Prince, the first book in her popular Folk of the Air trilogy. Black's writing is characterized by its dark and intricate world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as power, betrayal, and morality. She has had a significant impact on the genre of urban fantasy and is praised for her ability to create immersive and compelling stories that resonate with readers of all ages.