FIREBRAT Author:Nancy Willard A Magic World Beneath The City Streets — At first Molly doesn't want to spend the summer at her grandmother's house in New York City. Spinach for dinner, lights out at ten- and she misses her own comfortable, messy room at home! But then she meets Sean, who lives next door, and the summer begins to brighten. Together they explore Grandma's clutte... more »red curiosity shop, and follow an old subway map. The map leads them into the world of the Chrystal Empire where they are mistaken for magicians sent to conquer the terrible, many-legged Firebrat. While Molly is no magician, she is a great storyteller. Perhaps Molly can weave some storytelling magic that will break the spell of the Firebrat so that she and Sean can find their way home again.« less