The ReplacementMackie Doyle is The Replacement - left in the crib of a human baby sixteen years ago. He has been raised among us. But he is not one of us. Now, he must face the dark creatures of the slag heaps from which he came and find his rightful place - in our world or theirs. "Unsettling villains and intriguing moral ambivalence make this effort shockingly original and . . .breathtaking." - Booklist, starred review "Even after finishing the book, readers will be left with the eerie sensation that . . . the true darkness has yet to abate." - BCCB, starred review "Well-developed characters, a fascinating Fairy Court, an exciting story line, wicked cover art . . .this book has the makings of a success." - Publishers Weekly "A fast-paced, dark delicacy." - Kirkus Reviews |
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User Review - TheTreeReader - LibraryThingWhat can I say about this book? I have this habit about getting really excited about these kinds of books (fae) and going out and buying them even though I know deep down that they’re just not my cup ... Read full review
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User Review - Shahnareads - LibraryThingI really liked this book. I love fantasy and the supernatural and this fit into my book collection nicely. It's a popular idea, of children being snatched out of bed at night and replaced with a ... Read full review
Contents
CHAPTER THREE HEARTBEAT | |
CHAPTER SIX FRIDAYS AT STARLIGHT | |
CHAPTER NINE ALL THAT GLITTERS | |
CHAPTER ELEVEN HUMAN LOVE | |
CHAPTER FOURTEEN CRASHING | |
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| Title | The Replacement |
| Author | Brenna Yovanoff |
| Publisher | Penguin, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1101462345, 9781101462348 |
| Length | 368 pages |
| Subjects | › › Young Adult Fiction / Boys & Men Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / General Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / General |
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