Poison

Poison is a dark fantasy novel by Chris Wooding, first published in 2003. The story follows Poison, a 16-year-old girl with violet eyes, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her baby sister, Azalea, stolen by the Phaerie Lord. Along her quest, she encounters a world where humans are considered vermin, and she must navigate through realms filled with danger, including encounters with a bone witch and a deceptive spider queen. As Poison delves deeper into the Phaerie world, she uncovers unsettling truths about her existence and the nature of reality itself.

Key Features:

• Engaging narrative that blends elements of traditional fairy tales with dark fantasy.

• Complex protagonist who challenges societal norms and expectations.

• Richly imagined world-building with multiple realms and mythical creatures.

• Themes exploring identity, reality, and the power of storytelling.

• Recognition with awards such as the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year 2004 and the Dracula Society's Children of the Night Award 2003.