About the book
“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life.
Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.
Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.
As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.
- A Magical Labyrinth: Blackford House is more than a home—it’s a magical being. But when a curse takes hold, its curious rooms transform into an ever-changing, dangerous labyrinth that hunts the children inside.
- Talking Animal Friends: The beloved clock animals are back, but they’ll need all their courage to help Lucy and Oliver navigate the twisting corridors and face a terrifying new threat.
- Rivals to Allies: The Tinker siblings must join forces with their supposed rivals, the mysterious Kojima twins, to solve the mystery of the house’s curse before they are all trapped forever.
- A Spine-Tingling Adventure: Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasy filled with secrets, monsters, and magic, where two sets of siblings must learn to trust each other to survive.
Editions of Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062643490
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062643506
Read an Excerpt
“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life.
Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.
Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.
As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.
- A Magical Labyrinth: Blackford House is more than a home—it’s a magical being. But when a curse takes hold, its curious rooms transform into an ever-changing, dangerous labyrinth that hunts the children inside.
- Talking Animal Friends: The beloved clock animals are back, but they’ll need all their courage to help Lucy and Oliver navigate the twisting corridors and face a terrifying new threat.
- Rivals to Allies: The Tinker siblings must join forces with their supposed rivals, the mysterious Kojima twins, to solve the mystery of the house’s curse before they are all trapped forever.
- A Spine-Tingling Adventure: Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasy filled with secrets, monsters, and magic, where two sets of siblings must learn to trust each other to survive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow about?
“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life.
Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.
Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.
As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.
- A Magical Labyrinth: Blackford House is more than a home—it’s a magical being. But when a curse takes hold, its curious rooms transform into an ever-changing, dangerous labyrinth that hunts the children inside.
- Talking Animal Friends: The beloved clock animals are back, but they’ll need all their courage to help Lucy and Oliver navigate the twisting corridors and face a terrifying new threat.
- Rivals to Allies: The Tinker siblings must join forces with their supposed rivals, the mysterious Kojima twins, to solve the mystery of the house’s curse before they are all trapped forever.
- A Spine-Tingling Adventure: Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasy filled with secrets, monsters, and magic, where two sets of siblings must learn to trust each other to survive.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Where can I read a sample of Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062643490
Is Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Watch Hollow
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow?
Gregory Funaro
Who is the Publisher of the book Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062643490) and ebook(ISBN 9780062643506)
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