And these are not the only dangers lurking in the woods. Soon a troupe of mysterious men appear in town and Laya falls under their spell-despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. She must guard this secret carefully, even from her beloved sister. Perhaps, Liba realizes, the old fairy tales are true. When their parents travel to visit their dying grandfather, the sisters are left behind in their home in the woods.īut before they leave, Liba discovers the secret that their Tati can transform into a bear, and their Mami into a swan. Raised in a small village surrounded by vast forests, Liba and Laya have lived a peaceful sheltered life - even if they've heard of troubling times for Jews elsewhere. Perfect for fans of The Night Circus, The Bear and the Nightingale and UprootedĪ magical tale of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history. A magical debut with a fairy tale feel that will break your heart.
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