Alchemy by Margaret Mahy

Roland is given two choices by his favorite teacher -- either spy on fellow student Jess or be turned into the authorities as a thief.  Roland has no choice but to spy on Jess.

But why is his teacher so obsessed with Jess and her family?

Who is the mysterious man who keeps following Roland?

And what is the voice in his head trying to protect him from?



This is another great supernatural romance from Australian author Margaret Mahy.  This book combines family drama, mystery, magic and romance into a story that keeps you guessing until the end.