Unraveller by Frances Hardinge, about a 14-year-old boy who is the only person who can unravel the curses placed by the townspeople, until he becomes cursed himself.---from the publisher
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Kellen and Nettle live in a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, but only one person has the power to unravel them. But not everyone is happy he can do so and, suddenly, he’s in a race to save both himself and all those who have been touched by magic…
A spell-binding new tale from the master of speculative fiction.---from the publisher
416 pages 9781509836970 Ages 12 and up
Keywords: fantasy, magic, power of the individual, finding yourself, powers, superpowers, special gifts, 12 year old, 13 year old, 14 year old
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A spell-binding new tale from the Costa-award winning master of YA fantasy.
In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them.
Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but helps those transformed maliciously - including Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion, and closest ally.
But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything – and everyone - around him…---from the publisher
