The Thread That Guides

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A lonely princess. A brave miner's boy. A magic thread that never breaks. And an ancient evil stirring beneath the mountain. Irene has everything a princess could want—except friends. Confined to a vast castle while her parents rule distant kingdoms, she spends her days wishing for someone to play with, someone who understands. Then she discovers a hidden tower room and a mysterious woman who claims to be her great-great-grandmother. The woman gives Irene two gifts: a ring that warns of danger, and a thread that always leads home. But the thread only works if Irene believes completely. Far below, in the darkness of the mines, a boy named Curdie makes a terrifying discovery. Goblins—thousands of them—are tunneling toward the castle. They plan to capture Irene and flood the kingdom, destroying everything in their path. When Curdie's warnings are ignored, he and Irene must join forces. With only the thread to guide them, they descend into the goblins' domain, where they encounter an outcast goblin named Gruk, a queen consumed by hatred, and a choice that will change their world forever. Spanning generations and filled with unforgettable characters, The Thread That Guides is the first book in The Guardian Chronicles—an epic fantasy series about love, courage, and the magic that connects us all. "A heartwarming tale that will enchant readers of all ages."