Book-seller Hattie lives between two worlds... Born of a human mother and fae father, her life flows between the mortal and the magical. But Hattie soon learns that when love crosses realms, someone always pays the price. With her fate tied to her quest in the World of Men, she must call on her friends and family for help. Can Hattie free herself from Snicket's enchanted acorn and return to the Kingdom of Oak and Thorn before time runs out? A fairy tale of love, friendship and loyalty. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Philip Harris.