Books with author William Holden

“This is not the key to a door, but the Key to Magic itself.” But there is only one Wychetts Key, and there are two Guardians... A summer holiday becomes a nightmare for Bryony and Edwin when an argument about the Wychetts Key causes a freak surge of magical energy. The Key is lost, and the children are plunged into a sinister animal underworld. On one side is the notorious Ratello Mob, the meanest rat gang ever; on the other is the Sisterhood, a brood of venomous spiders led by the twisted Widow Splicefinger. At the mercy of the island’s criminal inhabitants, Bryony and Edwin must forge rival alliances in a quest to find the Key and control its power. But a far more terrible danger awaits them in the Pit... Wychetts (pronounced “Witch-etts”) is an ancient timber framed cottage which, although derelict and crumbling, contains an amazing magic power that is awoken accidentally by Bryony and her stepbrother Edwin. On discovering their new-found powers, the children embark upon a series of incredible adventures that will change their lives forever!

A pure-hearted girl meets Pegasus, learning that Santa wants her to deliver five late presents to some special kids. Mom reluctantly agrees as Pegasus takes her to the North Pole, and she is taught about wishes by Saint Nick. All's fine till the last house with a crippled boy who wants a two-wheeled bike. Keeping the bag closed, she wishes his legs to grow straight instead of the bike. Wishing with all her might, she awakens at home again, and Pegasus is gone. Unsure of what has happened, she wonders if she has done wrong. Was it all a dream? Did she shame Santa's trust in her? What of the crippled boy whom she'd made the wish on? His name...it was Tommy! How does she now know this? Did the wish work? It's a wild ride where a single wish can change everyone's life.

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