
"Spellfall" introduces Natalie Marlins, a 12-year-old girl who feels like an outsider, teased at school and struggling with a difficult stepfamily. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by Hawk, a powerful and vengeful wizard. Hawk seeks to use Natalie's latent magical abilities to complete his spellclave and invade Earthaven, an enchanted realm from which he was banished. Natalie must confront her fears, discover her true identity, and team up with unexpected allies, including Hawk's downtrodden son, Merlin, and a magical hound, to thwart Hawk's destructive plans. The book explores themes of bravery, friendship, family, and overcoming adversity, set against a backdrop of two intertwined worlds. Parents should be aware of scenes involving peril, bullying, and the death of a pet, which can be upsetting for sensitive readers.
Someone knows Natalie is special. He knows her mother came from Earthaven, a world of strange forces that lies beyond the Thrallstone. He knows her father is a Thrall who sells spells between the two worlds. Now, Spellmage wants her power.