Changeling

The Oddmire, Book 1: Changeling introduces Tinn and Cole, two brothers raised as human twins, though one is secretly a changeling. When magic begins to fade from the Wild Wood, a mysterious message calls them to embark on a perilous adventure. They must journey through a world of goblins, monsters, and ancient folklore to discover which of them is the changeling and fulfill their destiny as protectors of magic. This fast-paced fantasy adventure explores themes of identity, belonging, bravery, and the strong bond between siblings, making it an exciting read for children aged 8-11, and a captivating read-aloud for younger listeners.

“Funny, exciting, and ultimately epic. Wow. I can’t wait for the next one.” —Adam Gidwitz, author of the New York Times bestseller A Tale Dark and Grimm “Set in a magical world filled with incredible creatures from folklore, this fast-paced fantasy will keep readers turning the pages . . . A captivating series opener.” —Booklist, starred review Magic is fading from the Wild Wood. To renew it, goblins must perform an ancient ritual involving the rarest of their kind—a newborn changeling. But when the night arrives to trade a human baby for a goblin one, something goes terribly wrong. After laying the changeling in a human infant’s crib, the goblin Kull is briefly distracted. By the time he turns back, the changeling has already perfectly mimicked the human child. Too perfectly: Kull cannot tell them apart, so he leaves both babies behind. Tinn and Cole are raised as human twins, neither knowing what secrets may be buried deep inside one of them. When they are thirteen years old, a mysterious message arrives, calling the brothers to be heroes and protectors of magic. The boys must leave their sleepy town and risk their lives in the Wild Wood, journeying through the Deep Dark to reach the goblin horde and uncover who they truly are. In this first book in a new fantasy-adventure series, the New York Times bestselling author of Jackaby takes readers on a journey of monsters, magic, and discovery.