To Bear an Iron Key

Overview

This richly-imagined universe from an acclaimed fixture of YA storytelling introduces a the young witch Bromwyn, a strong heroine who wields great power. Five years ago, Bromwyn refused a gift from the powerful fairy king. Tonight, on Midsummer, that decision comes back to haunt her. When her best friend Rusty picks the wrong pocket, he and Bromwyn are all that stand between their village and the rampaging fairies who have pushed through the World Door. If they cannot outwit the fairy king and queen before the World Door closes at sunrise, the friends will lose everything—their village, Bromwyn's magic, and Rusty's life.

Reviews

"Realistic and compassionate. . . . the writing is never preachy, and it allows an interesting exploration of both intensely personal food issues and global ones."  —School Library Journal, starred review of Hunger

"Rage is raw and real, a truly dark, honest look at self-harm and the teenage psyche. Kessler left me breathless."  —Heather Brewer, author, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

"Jackie Morse Kessler has a keen eye for capturing the awkward uncertainty of adolescence, which she wraps quite deliciously in a coating of mystery, fright, and suspense. Loss is a treat for readers, a one-of-a-kind, twisty turny carnival ride."  —Andrew Smith, author, The Marbury Lens

"The series is a strong and unique attempt to encourage troubled teens to consider their options and accept the help they need, while exposing all readers to the pain their friends may be experiencing."  —Booklist, review of Breath

Author Biography

Jackie Morse Kessler is the author of the acclaimed YA series Riders of the Apocalypse, published by Harcourt/Graphia. The first two books in the quartet, Hunger and Rage, are YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers; in addition, Hunger has been nominated for several awards while Rage is an International Reading Association YA Choice. Breath, Loss, and Rage are Junior Library Guild selections. She lives in Delmar, New York.