McGuire, Seanan - Every Heart a Doorway

In this enchanting novel from the acclaimed author of the Wayward Children series, children who have stumbled through magical doors into other worlds find themselves at the Ellingham Academy, an unusual boarding school that caters specifically to their needs. Each student must confront their experiences and heal from the trauma of their otherworldly adventures.

Blurb

Children have always disappeared under the right conditions—slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere else...else. But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children. Nancy tumbled once, but now she's back, at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children, where the students are taught to use their unique abilities to navigate their own worlds. There she meets other children who have been touched by magic—children who can speak to animals, children who can slip through time, children who can conjure the elements—and she learns that even the wildest magic comes with a price.

LGBT Themes

• Queer identity and coming-of-age
• Finding belonging and acceptance in a community
• Embracing one's true self in the face of adversity

Relevant Tags

• Seanan McGuire, Young Adult, Fantasy, Magical Realism, LGBTQ+ Literature, Coming-of-Age, Queer Identity, Acceptance

Awards & Recognition

• Nominated for the Michael L. Printz Award for Young Adult Literature in 2017

Target Audience

• Young adults who enjoy fantasy and coming-of-age stories
• Fans of Seanan McGuire's imaginative and engaging storytelling
• Readers seeking books with strong LGBTQ+ themes

Why Readers Should Choose This Book

• Every Heart a Doorway is a captivating and heartwarming novel that explores the power of imagination, friendship, and self-discovery.
• Seanan McGuire's world-building is rich and immersive, and her characters are relatable, complex, and endearing.
• The story tackles important themes of identity, belonging, and the courage to be true to oneself.

Title: Every Heart a Doorway

Author: Seanan McGuire

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magical Realism

Pages: 176

Publisher: Tordotcom

Release Date: April 5, 2016

Weight: 140 grams

Size: 14.4 x 21 x 2 cm