Spindlers

<p>Evocative of <em>Alice in Wonderland</em> this novel from <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Lauren Oliver is a bewitching story about the reaches of loyalty and the enduring power of hope. Perfect for fans of the author's other middle grade novels: <em>Liesl & Po</em> and the Curiosity House series.</p><p>Looking across the breakfast table one morning twelve-year-old Liza feels dread wash over her. Although her younger brother Patrick appears the same Liza knows that he is actually quite different. She is certain that the spindlers--evil spiderlike beings--came during the night and stole his soul. And Liza is also certain that she is the only one who can rescue him.</p><p>Armed with little more than her wits and a huge talking rat for a guide Liza descends into the dark and ominous underground to save Patrick's soul. Her quest is far from easy: she must brave tree-snakes the Court of Stones and shape-shifting scawgs before facing her greatest challenge in the spindlers' lair where more than just Patrick's soul is at stake. </p>