The Changeling Child

With a new project threatening both the natural world and the Faerie realm, Saga and Alfred are brought together once again. As a demi-fae, Alfred must journey deep into the magical kingdom, leaving Saga behind to unravel the twelve-year-old mystery of a missing child who is, perhaps, the key to everything.

‘The Changeling Child’ is the sequel to the very brilliant ‘Into the Faerie Hill’- and it is every bit as captivating and magical!

As Mayor Underwood plans to exploit the beauty of the caverns by developing it as a tourist attraction with a restaurant building, viewing platform and cable car, the repercussions for the Faerie and the natural world will be devastating. The story alternates between Alfred and Saga’s viewpoints as each strives to find a way to maintain the balance between worlds. Each shows great bravery, determination and resourcefulness, making them very real, likeable characters, relatable and engaging.

Longing to be the David Attenborough of the Faerie world, Saga’s passion for the natural world and its care is inspiring. Left behind as she is unable to join Alfred as he journeys into the Faerie world, she throws herself into saving the hill from development whilst Alfred learns more about himself, his family and life with the fae.

Family, friendship and belonging are key themes in this compelling story as well as environmental protection and the importance of speaking out about what you believe in. There is such a warmth running through the heart of this story which is bursting with magic and adventure that it is impossible to put down once started! Both this - and ‘Into the Faerie Hill’- would make a very engaging class story, full of things to discuss and enjoy.

A brilliant story!

The Changeling Child

H S Norup

Pushkin Press ISBN: 978-1782695189

You can read my review of ‘Into the Faerie Hill’ here.