The Stolen Child

by Keith Donahue

Based on the age-old myth of the changeling, this novel is vivid and magical. It tells the tale of Henry Day, stolen away from his family at the age of seven. He runs away from home, and finds himself kidnapped by a strange troop of ageless children. The book alternates between Henry and the changeling who took his place. Donahue fully explores the lives of the changelings, as well as the duty and guilt of the changeling who has stolen another's life. An awesome book.

4 1/2 out of 5 stars. Guys and girls 14 and up.