An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you\'ll never forget.
But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she\'s lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear..
Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills.
This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls.
Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell.
An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you\'ll never forget
