Hidden cupboards behind Henry's bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that Henry and his cousin Henrietta couldn't resist exploring. But they made one terrible mistake--they released the undying witch Nimiane. Her goal? To drain all life from every world connected to the cupboards. Henry must seek out the Chestnut King to defeat her, but doing so will force Henry to make a terrible, irreversible choice. With the fate of the worlds and everyone Henry loves hanging in the balance, will he have the courage to do what is needed to destroy the witch once and for all?
"A must-read series." --The Washington Post
"Well crafted and gratifying." --School Library Journal
"This is my favorite kind of fantasy, combining the secret and the ordinary." --Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author
"One of the most fascinating new fantasy worlds grown on American soil since Oz." --MuggleNet.com
"Highly appealing characters whom readers will want to encounter again." --The Horn Book Magazine
"Henry becomes a stronger and more resourceful kid as he tests his mettle against the creatures in the cupboards." --The Bulletin
"The story is chilling, but the creepy quotient never exceeds the book's target audience." --Booklist