When Lisa's brother, Patrick, completely changed overnight, the girl knew exactly what had happened - the boy's soul was stolen by spinners, spiders with magical powers. Lisa also knew that only she alone could save her brother. To help Patrick out, the girl will have to go Down Under, armed only with her wits and... a brush. There, a huge world will open before her, populated by talking rats, moles, greedy troglodes and sensitive fireflies. Lisa will have to attack the spinner nests, fight their queen and save not only her brother’s soul, but also her own. Lauren Oliver told a good, exciting story about devotion, love and all-conquering hope. Lauren Oliver’s bestsellers are read by children all over the world!