ÒOne of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century.ÓÑTime magazine, on the Fairyland series

September has longed to return to Fairyland after her first adventure there. And when she finally does, she learns that its inhabitants have been losing their shadowsÑand their magicÑto the world of Fairyland Below. This underworld has a new ruler: Halloween, the Hollow Queen, who is SeptemberÕs shadow. And Halloween does not want to give FairylandÕs shadows back.

Fans of ValenteÕs bestselling, first Fairyland book will revel in the lush setting, characters, and language of SeptemberÕs journey, all brought to life by fine artist Ana Juan. Readers will also welcome back good friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. But in Fairyland Below, even the best of friends arenÕt always what they seem. . . .