Introduction, Chapter 1 Summary

The book begins with a typed note to the reader, stating the long-term interest of the writer Holly Black, and the illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi in faeries. At a book signing, they are told that there is a letter for them from the Grace children. They pass a note back to the bookstore clerk, who assures them it will get to the Graces. The note is signed by the three children. Soon, a package comes to author Holly Black, and after a couple of days she gets to talk to Mallory, Jared and Simon Grace. The Grace children assure Ms. Black and the illustrator Mr. Diterlizzi that they know a lot about faeries and that through the author and illustrator are willing to a share a book they found about faeries. The Grace children also want to share their knowledge of faeries...