Cover of The Hidden World

The Hidden World

  • 1999 first published
  • 280 pages
  • 2 editions

Published in 1999, The Hidden World is a mythic fiction and fae fiction novel by Alison Baird. The story is set in Newfoundland. It deals with family, grandmothers, imaginary places and magic.

At about 280 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Newfoundland

Subjects

  • Canadian Fantasy fiction
  • Family
  • Grandmothers
  • Imaginary places
  • Avalon, Legendary place
  • Magic
  • Acceptation de soi
  • Celtic Mythology
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Fairies
  • Magie
  • Mythologie celtique
  • Fees
  • Self-acceptance
  • Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
  • Avalon, Lieu imaginaire

Quick answers

Who wrote The Hidden World?

The Hidden World was written by Alison Baird and first published in 1999.

What genre is The Hidden World?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is The Hidden World?

The median edition has 280 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Hidden World?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Book Of Three, Wintersmith and Wicked.

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