While visiting her grandmother's house, an old photograph leads Tanya to an unsolved mystery. Fifty years ago a girl vanished in the woods nearby - a girl Tanya's grandmother will not speak of. Fabian, the caretaker's son, is tormented by the girl's disappearance. His grandfather was the last person to see her alive, and has lived under suspicion ever since. Together, Tanya and Fabian decide to find the truth. But Tanya has her own secret: the ability to see fairies. And, after disturbing an intruder in the night, it emerges that someone else shares her ability ...The manor's sinister history is about to repeat itself ...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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THE THIRTEEN TREASURES is the story of Tanya, a young girl whoe goes to stay with her grandmother in her large manor house. Whilst there, she discovers that there is a mystery surrounding the house and those who live there, which stretches back 50 years. She also has to contend with the fact that she has second sight - the ability to see fairies.
What I liked about this book is that, although there are many children's books out there at the moment that have fairies as their subject, Harrison seems to breathe new life into them. Tanya is a likeable character and her friend Fabian is definitely a breath of fresh air, as there is no subplot of them falling for each other; something which a lot of other authors seem to do.
There is ato be a sequel next year, and I for one shall look forward to reading it.
Highly recommended - perfect escapism.
What I liked about this book is that, although there are many children's books out there at the moment that have fairies as their subject, Harrison seems to breathe new life into them. Tanya is a likeable character and her friend Fabian is definitely a breath of fresh air, as there is no subplot of them falling for each other; something which a lot of other authors seem to do.
There is ato be a sequel next year, and I for one shall look forward to reading it.
Highly recommended - perfect escapism.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By L
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The 13 Treasures is my first foray into fairies of the miniature variety, and on picking it up a few of the old doubts resurfaced. Namely, they're little tiny fairies. How menacing can they possibly be? The short answer, you'll be glad to hear, is very. They're twisted, conniving and they hurt. Oh, and having the second sight can send a person to insanity. Sure, they're probably not capable of punching a person's lights out single-handedly, but they don't need to be - they have magic. Dark, dark magic, and tons of it. For our heroine, twelve-year-old Tanya, this means there's no escape. Fairies are all around. They know she can see them, and they know every move she makes. If it looks like Tanya might let on to anyone else that they exist, they can make sure her mouth stays shut. Perhaps literally. Besides, when nobody else believes in them, a girl with the second sight is very much on her own - and at their mercy.
That's not to say that The 13 Treasures is pure malevolence. There are also lighter moments - the brownie that fills the sugar bowl with salt, the cursed goblins that can only speak (and be spoken to) in rhyme. But throughout, Michelle Harrison maintains the underlying sense of malice and unease. Tanya takes the blame for the salt incident, and we're reminded of just how helpless she is to defend herself. Tanya attempts to converse with the goblins, and while the resulting rhyming scenes are genius, it later serves as a demonstration of how cruel mischievious fairy magic can be.
At the heart of The 13 Treasures is a mystery, and it's a good one. Children have been going missing from the area around Grandma's house for decades, and it soon becomes clear to Tanya that there's fairy involvement. Because we're in the world of dark magic, this makes for a mystery-fantasy fusion that's as twisty as can be. All good stuff. There's also some killer world-building: as it turns out that Tanya is not the only one plagued by fairies, we also get some fascinating background on changelings and the second sight - and plenty of unanswered questions for the sequel, The 13 Curses, out in the UK this month.
The 13 Treasures is a book with serious crossover appeal. It will enthrall capable middle-grade readers or those at the younger end of the YA market, but there's also heaps for older fans of dark YA fantasy. Just don't expect the fairies to be of the kissable variety.
That's not to say that The 13 Treasures is pure malevolence. There are also lighter moments - the brownie that fills the sugar bowl with salt, the cursed goblins that can only speak (and be spoken to) in rhyme. But throughout, Michelle Harrison maintains the underlying sense of malice and unease. Tanya takes the blame for the salt incident, and we're reminded of just how helpless she is to defend herself. Tanya attempts to converse with the goblins, and while the resulting rhyming scenes are genius, it later serves as a demonstration of how cruel mischievious fairy magic can be.
At the heart of The 13 Treasures is a mystery, and it's a good one. Children have been going missing from the area around Grandma's house for decades, and it soon becomes clear to Tanya that there's fairy involvement. Because we're in the world of dark magic, this makes for a mystery-fantasy fusion that's as twisty as can be. All good stuff. There's also some killer world-building: as it turns out that Tanya is not the only one plagued by fairies, we also get some fascinating background on changelings and the second sight - and plenty of unanswered questions for the sequel, The 13 Curses, out in the UK this month.
The 13 Treasures is a book with serious crossover appeal. It will enthrall capable middle-grade readers or those at the younger end of the YA market, but there's also heaps for older fans of dark YA fantasy. Just don't expect the fairies to be of the kissable variety.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is a superb novel which will have you bewitched from the very beginning to the very end... It is recommended for older children (10+) and adults, and tells the story of Tanya, a young girl who goes to stay at her grandma's manor house and soon begins to unravel a fifty year old mystery...coupled with this she has to contend with the second sight, her ability to see fairies, who are not always as nice as they seem...The characters are both lovable and memorable in this highly imaginative, well written novel. The cliffhanger leaves you breathless in anticipation of the next instalment... Fantastic.
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Bought for a friend but...
This was actually a present, but I read it about a year ago along with the rest of the series and it was great, the fairies aren't like they sound (all girly) they are actually... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Amy Grant
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Awesome book
I loved this book it's so good it leads you on to think one thing them it changes spook good
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The Thirteen Treasures
Loved it and the characters. Thought I was a bit old for such a story, but oh no....will be looking for the sequels.
Published 5 months ago by Irene
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The Thirteen Treasures is Michelle Harrison's first ever book, and best ever work.
This book is recommended for older children up say between 10-16yrs of age. Read more
This book is recommended for older children up say between 10-16yrs of age. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Husayns
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I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book and was afraid that it might be similar to other books of the type; fortunately my fears were not justified. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jack M
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Brilliant!
Very irresistible book that you have to keep going back to it! It did not include much about the fairies themselves, but I liked that it was a bit mysterious. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Book Nerd
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Best book ever!
My friend recommended this book to me and let me borrow it, i have a very particular taste so if i dont like a book after i have gotten through a bit of it then i dont carry on... Read more
Published 16 months ago by kellbell
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Great!
The cover alone made me pick this books up, not to mention it was buy one get one free at Waterstone's. Then I read the back, HELLO..... such a ME book! Sold! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mary-The Sweet Bookshelf
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I first saw The Thirteen Treasures over at The Book Smugglers. I was immediately enchanted by the stunning cover and went out looking for a copy. Read more
Published on 2 May 2011 by Shelagh
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To be honest, I was extremely skeptical about this book. I can do vampires and werewolves but fairies seemed a step too far! Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2011 by Dot
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