The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver
Harper, September 18, 2012
One morning, Liza's brother
Patrick is different. Her mother and her father don't notice anything,
but Liza is certain that the Spindlers, wicked spider-creatures who live
underground, have stolen her brother's soul. While Patrick may annoy
her, Liza will do anything to get him back. Liza braves darkness and
things that go bump in the night to journey below. There she meets
Mirabella, a rat who prefers clothes, who agrees to guide Liza to the
Spindler Queen. Readers will be amazed by the sights Liza sees and the
creatures she meets, from the gnome-like Troglods who barter with lost
items from Above, to the palace of the fairy-like Nids. But can Liza
best the terrifying Spindler queen? Or will she lose her brother's
soul-- and her own? Lauren Oliver has created an inventive portal
fantasy full of fascinating characters and classic challenges that is a
fantastic read-aloud for families.
I still like Liesl and Po best, but think Laika should make of movie of this in the same style as Coraline.
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