The Ten Thousand Doors of January

The Ten Thousand Doors of January is by Alix E. Harrow. A magnificent fantasy debut. January Scaller lives in a mansion with Mr. Locke, the rich benefactor who employs her father. January's father travels the world collecting "artifacts" for Mr. Locke's collection. January discovers that she can find and open doors that lead to other worlds. However, doors work both ways and while you can go there, people/creatures there can come here. She then finds a book that tells her about others who have seen these doors, and the knowledge changes her life. A magnificent debut.

Ratings: 11th grade - 9 out of 10 - V (violence).