Shadows av Robin McKinley

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<p><i>Shadows</i> is a compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by Robin McKinley, the Newbery-winning author of <i>The Hero and the Crown</i> and <i>The Blue Sword</i>, as well as the classic titles <i>Beauty</i>, <i>Chalice</i>, <i>Spindle''s End,</i><i>Pegasus</i> and <i>Sunshine</i><br><br>Maggie knows something''s off about Val, her mom''s new husband. Val is from Oldworld, where they still use magic, and he won''t have any tech in his office-shed behind the house. But-more importantly-what are the huge, horrible, jagged, jumpy shadows following him around? Magic is illegal in Newworld, which is all about science. The magic-carrying gene was disabled two generations ago, back when Maggie''s great-grandmother was a notable magician. But that was a long time ago.<br><br>Then Maggie meets Casimir, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen. He''s from Oldworld too-and he''s heard of Maggie''s stepfather, and has a guess about Val''s shadows. Ma