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Warm, funny, and zinging with imagination this thrilling fantasy adventure highlights the power of community.

In this quiet town, a magic awakens . . .

Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone’s changing . . . except Yumna.

But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it’s up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.

In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become the hero they all need?

‘Yumna, Sadeeqa, and Nafisa are one of my favourite trios of the year… These relationships feel SO beautifully realistic that they are the true magic of this novel to me’ NetGalley reader

‘Close-knit community, magic and secrets – It has all the foundations of a fantastic middle grade story’ NetGalley reader

‘Those who enjoy empowering middle grade fantasy such as Amari and the night brothers by B.B. Alston and the Wings of fire series by Tui Sutherland would enjoy Silverbrook‘ ReadPlus reader

Yassmin Abdel-Magied explores the challenges of fitting in and highlights the power of community in this thrilling fantasy adventure for 11+ readers.