How to Catch a Bogle - Brossura

Jinks, Catherine

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ISBN 10: 0544336275 ISBN 13: 9780544336278

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014

Riassunto

Birdie McAdam, a ten-year-old orphan, is tougher than she looks. She's proud of her job as apprentice to Alfred the Bogler, a man who catches monsters for a living. Birdie lures the bogles out of their lairs with her sweet songs, and Alfred kills them before they kill her. On the mean streets of Victorian England, hunting bogles is actually less dangerous work than mudlarking for scraps along the vile river Thames (see glossary!). Or so it seems—until the orphans of London start to disappear . . .

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Recensione

"Jinks opens her projected trilogy in high style, offering a period melodrama replete with colorful characters, narrow squeaks and explosions of ectoplasmic goo."
—Kirkus, starred review

"This is top-notch storytelling from Jinks, full of wit, a colorful cast of rogues, and delectable slang."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The first in a projected trilogy, this book treats readers to a lively, engaging story with an endearing protagonist at its center."
—School Library Journal

"This quasi-Victorian, somewhat gothic fantasy is a satisfying confection."
—The Horn Book Magazine

L'autore

Catherine Jinks, winner of a Centenary Medal for her contribution to Australian childrens literature, is the author of many books for children of all ages, including the acclaimed Evil Genius trilogy. She lives with her family in New South Wales, Australia. Visit her website at www.catherinejinks.com.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0544336275
• ISBN 13: 9780544336278
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 328
• Disegnatore: Watts Sarah