A group of teenagers plans a rebellion against a tyrannical regime.
Author
Philippa Pearce
11 books in the catalog
Philippa Pearce has 11 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, middle grade and mystery. The titles we've reviewed span 1961 to 2008.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young boy discovers a magical object that allows him to find lost things, leading to adventures.
A young boy named Jim encounters a tiny, invisible gentleman who lives in his house and causes mischief.
Annie moves into a new house and discovers a friendly ghost named Pip who needs her help to solve a mystery.
Tod, a young boy, experiences various adventures and learns about the world around him.
A young girl named Polly spends a summer with her grandmother, Belle, in a seaside town, encountering a mysterious boy and a hidden treasure.
Emily acquires an elephant, which causes a series of humorous and chaotic events as she tries to care for it.
#08
The shadow-cage, and other tales of the supernatural
Philippa Pearce · 1977
Concern62HeavyVirtue2Thin
The Shadow-Cage, and Other Tales of the Supernatural is a collection of eerie short stories exploring ghostly encounters and unsettling mysteries.
A young girl named Sarah discovers a mysterious squirrel wife who can transform into a human, leading to magical adventures.
A boy named Ben longs for a dog and finds a stray, but his family's circumstances make keeping it difficult.
A whimsical story about Mrs. Cockle and her adventurous cat, who goes missing and causes a stir.
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