The Chestnut King
When Henry York found ninety-nine cupboards hidden behind his bedroom wall, he never dreamed they were doors to other worlds. But as Henry unlocks the secrets of the cupboards, he releases the undying witch Nimiane, who could destroy every world connected to the cupboards -- and every person whom Henry loves. Now Henry must seek out the legendary Chestnut King for help, but the Chestnut King's desire may be as dangerous as the witch herself. With The Chestnut King, N. D. Wilson concludes a remarkable, worlds-spanning journey that began with one boy and one hundred avenues to adventure. -- Back cover. The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in The Chestnut King. Perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson, the Unwanteds, and Beyonders! 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? -- Publisher. Twelve-year-old Henry York, finally reunited with his family, works with them and the Chestnut King, the long-deposed and mythic leader of the faeren people, to destroy Nimiane and her forces of evil.