The Staunch Hawthorn

Overview

Jane O’Young moved into a new house and shortly afterward formed a bond with a fairy named Aislinn. Then on the first day of school she met Gina Evelyn and Ainsley Wintertide. As their friendship grew, they learned that they were the only ones in school who were aware of magic.

During winter break, they traveled to meet Ainsley’s family in the magical world where she was originally from. After experiencing a terrorist attack, they got caught up in a plan to destroy the magical barrier protecting their world. They got to the bottom of the plot, but not before a crack formed in the barrier. They worked together to replace the barrier, but it came at the price of Aislinn’s life.

Despite their success, they returned home defeated and mourned the loss of their fairy friend. Some time later, Jane noticed a tree growing in her backyard. Aislinn appeared from the tree and reunited with Jane.

This prequel to this story is The Onset of Winter. Its sequel is Mary’s Eternal Companion.

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