Spirits in the Wires
A Novel of Myth and Magic—On the Streets and On the Net
Readers rate it 4.3 (7 on Hardcover)
452 pages · Released Apr 1, 2007 · Macmillan + ORM
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Spirits in the Wires is a contemporary fantasy for older teens that blends magical mythology with modern technology in a richly imagined urban setting. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage as characters work together to rescue others from a supernatural crisis. While generally appropriate for mid-teens, the book contains some darker supernatural elements, mild language, and occasional romantic content that make it better suited for ages 13 and up.
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From the World Fantasy Award–winning author: A website malfunction causes unexpected trouble for a modern city infused with magic and myth. Charles de Lint's Newford novels are renowned for their imaginative scope and memorable characters. In Spirits in the Wires, de Lint returns to his captivating city as it enters th... From the World Fantasy Award–winning author: A website malfunction causes unexpected trouble for a modern city infused with magic and myth. Charles de Lint's Newford novels are renowned for their imaginative scope and memorable characters. In Spirits in the Wires, de Lint returns to his captivating city as it enters the Internet age. The city of Newford has it all—including its own popular research and library website, Wordwood. But when Wordwood mysteriously crashes, everyone visiting the site instantly vanishes. Longtime resident Christy Ridding witnesses his girlfriend Saskia disappears right before his eyes. . . . To rescue their missing friends, Christy and his companions must journey into Newford's otherworld, where the Wordwood, it transpires, has a physical presence of its own...
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ISBN 9781429911283 · Macmillan + ORM