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The Changeover

Pages
288
Published
1974
Language
English

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Laura's world is turned upside down when her younger brother falls ill with a mysterious ailment that seems supernatural. Convinced an evil spirit is at play, she turns to a captivating older boy at school, believing he holds the key to saving her brother. As she delves into his world of magic, Laura discovers her own hidden powers and a dangerous connection that could change everything.

About the author

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Margaret Mahy

Margaret Mahy (born in Whakatane, New Zealand) is a well-known New Zealand author of children's and young adult books. While the plots of many of her books have strong supernatural elements, her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growing up. Her books "The Haunting" and "The Changeover" both received the Carnegie Medal of the British Library Association. She has written a little less than 50 novels, including the recent "Alchemy" in 2002. Among her children's books,...

Characters

Laura ChantProtagonist
Jacko ChantSupporting
All characters in The Changeover