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“An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page.” Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons

There are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them – because only they still believe…

Anise’s job is to help humans and daemons live happily together. But when the villainous Mr Babbitt tries to steal her home in the White Woods and drive the daemons out, she is forced to travel to the capital to ask the High King for help. First, though, she’ll have to convince him that daemons still exist.

Accompanied by loyal daemon-dog Wolf, Anise sets out on a spellbinding and treacherous journey, meeting magical musician Robin and fox god Whin, and facing the cunning Magpie Queen and a deadly poisonous ink monster. In the midst of her battles she learns that it’s not just the daemons of the White Wood she must save, but all the daemons of the world.

Publisher Review

Heartseer is exciting, magical and wonderfully warm-hearted. Anise and Wolf transported me wholly from the very first page and I loved adventuring with them on their marvellous quest. * Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home * An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page in Foxwood’s stellar tale filled with high stakes and heart-warming daemons. * Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons * A lyrical tale bursting with magical adventure. Anise’s journey will enchant readers. * Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale * Heartseer is like the Pokemon of pagan folklore… Constantly thrilling, Foxwood is a master of raising the stakes just when you thought they couldn’t get higher and is the most exciting new voice in children’s fantasy. * Hamish Steele, creator of DeadEndia * Heartseer has a Spirited Away meets Northern Lights vibe and is bursting with things that fill the soul. Sparkling with legend and crackling with humour, it’s a treasury of wonders. A truly special book, the kind that only comes along once in a blue moon. * Loris Owen, author of the Earth Quicksmith series * It was an absolutely spectacular book which left beautiful images painted in my mind. * Flora, aged 11 *