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Spirits That Walk in Shadow

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Kim and Jaimie are freshman roommates, but their college experience is anything but typical. This is Jaimie's first time in the "real world," away from her large, complicated family and their magics and traditions. It's Kim's chance to escape her high school reputation. But Jaimie quickly realizes what Kim can't see — it's more than just a "reputation." Kim is being pursued by something that feeds on her emotions. And, just like that, reality reshapes itself, as the two girls — along with Jaimie's three cousins — try to capture and rout the viri, or soul demon, who is tracking Kim. This utterly original novel combines humor, darkness, and hope, and will spellbind readers.

Review:

"The concept of the story is interesting and fans of contemporary fantasies will enjoy the magic woven seamlessly into everyday things." Children's Literature

Review:

"The plot is straightforward and a bit predictable, but Hoffman's gift for both snappy dialogue and delineation of character make this breezy read a pleasure for those who like their fantasy slightly shivery and laced with dry humor." VOYA

Review:

"Hoffman treads surprisingly dark territory here, yet she emerges with an optimistic message about resiliency, uniqueness, and the importance of friendship." KLIATT

Review:

"There will be a substantial adult audience for this companion volume; but the combination of romance, mysterious vampirism and college students solving problems on their own will appeal even more strongly to teens." Kirkus Reviews

Synopsis:

From the award-winning author of A Stir of Bones comes the story of two freshman roommates and the "viri" or soul demon who is tracking one of them.

About the Author

Nina Kiriki Hoffman is the bestselling author of A Fistful of Sky, A Red Heart of Memories, A Stir of Bones, Past the Size of Dreaming, The Silent Strength of Stones, The Thread That Binds the Bones, and Time Travelers, Ghosts, and Other Visitors. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780670060719
Publisher:
Viking Books
Subject:
Girls & Women
Author:
Hoffman, Nina Kiriki
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Universities and colleges
Subject:
Supernatural
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Fiction - Science Fiction
Publication Date:
October 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
306
Dimensions:
8.06x5.58x1.11 in. .96 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17

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