Hither  Nigh, Ellen Potter
Hither  Nigh, Ellen Potter
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Hither & Nigh

Author: Ellen Potter

Narrator: Caitlin Kelly

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/18/2022


Synopsis

Magic and mystery abound when a young girl discovers a secret, parallel New York City that may help her find her missing brother in this middle grade fantasy adventure that’s a “thrilling page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews) for fans of Thirteen Witches and James Riley.

Could lessons in magic make everything right again?

Nell Batista has been in trouble one too many times. Now she’s down to her last chance—literally. Join the Last Chance Club or be expelled from school. The kids in the club are an odd group, but when their teacher starts giving lessons in magic, things quickly go completely off the weird scale. Nell doesn’t believe in it at first; after all, she’s a smart city kid, and there has been nothing magical in her life since her brother, River, disappeared three years ago.

But this magic is real—and powerful. As their skills grow, Nell and her new friends discover a parallel New York City called the Nigh. It’s a place as delightful as it is scary, sizzling with magical energy, where statues can talk, magicians ride on giant dogs, and monsters roam Central Park. And it is all controlled by the terrifying Minister, who might hold the key to finding Nell’s missing brother. Just how far will Nell go to find him, and who can she trust in a world topsy turvy with enchantment?

About Ellen Potter

Ellen Potter is the author of more than twenty award-winning novels for children and young adults, including the Squirlish series, the Hither & Nigh series, Olivia Kidney, Slob, the Big Foot and Little Foot series, the Piper Green and the Fairy Tree series, The Humming RoomPish Posh, and The Kneebone Boy. Several of her books have been chosen by the New York Public Library for their Best 100 Books for Children list and have appeared on numerous state reading lists. Her nonfiction writing book, Spilling Ink, A Young Writer’s Handbook, coauthored with Anne Mazer, was also chosen by the New York Public Library as a Best 100 Books for Children. Ellen lives in upstate New York with her family. For more information about Ellen and her books, visit EllenPotter.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on February 12, 2023

Nell's brother River has been missing for three years now, apparently abducted from Washington Square Park while she was playing chess with one of the daily chess players that are always in the park. But no trace of him could be found. Now, Nell is in seventh grade, and has been assigned detention f......more

Goodreads review by Angela on October 14, 2023

Such a cute middle grade book! Also very excited for the next book because this one left me with many questions!......more

Goodreads review by Celia on August 07, 2022

I'd like to thank the author for the review copy of her wonderful book! I absolutely love connecting with authors and publishers on Instagram! This falls on the high end of the most unique books I have ever read in my entire life. For an MG book, the author doesn't talk down to her targeted audience;......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 04, 2024

My son picked this one out for me from the library since I like books with magic. No regrets and found myself wanting to finish it without interruption (which isn’t possible these days).......more

Goodreads review by Madison on August 03, 2023

I really wanted to like this, but there were just too many issues. Children being thrown away and eaten after they served their purpose. The trans character came out of nowhere and didn't add anything to the story. The overly uncomfortable description of the naked operations guy. Just too strange.......more