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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664400979
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ISBN: 9781664508804
Runtime: | 11.26 Hours |
Category: | Fiction |
Audience: | Children (8–12) |
Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
After publishing a ghoulish article on how to make saltwater taffy in a haunted kitchen, accomplished screenwriter and playwright Kate Milford has shifted her talents toward books for young audiences. In Milford's first novel, 13-year-old Natalie knows there's something unnatural about Dr. Jake Limberleg when he comes into her father's bicycle repair shop. But when Limberleg claims he can perform miraculous healings, Natalie begins to seriously doubt whether she's up to the challenge this potentially dangerous man presents. ". impressive and ambitious ."-BooklistEditorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“This is one of those books that’s a delight from start to finish, quirky but grounded, with characters you’ll fall in love with.” —Charles de Lint, author of Little (Grrl) Lost and The Blue Girl
“A sure-footed, slow-burning thriller…The tale is shrouded in mystery and explores themes of gaining confidence and recognizing evil, and Milford’s detail-rich prose makes it all the more haunting.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An elaborate and intricate gearwork story…Both impressive and ambitious, Milford’s first novel rarely overreaches as it lays out an eerie and atmospheric vision of early-twentieth-century Americana, electrified by supernatural traces and a generously complex look at good, evil, and the wide swath between.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“The sinister undertones of this thriller are understated enough to leaves readers in a constant state of unease, even when it is not readily apparent why…Though Arcane teems with unusual and odd characters, none stand out more than Natalie herself. Intelligent, curious, and brave, Natalie…easily carries the story.”
—Children’s Literature
“This unusual story, with elements of folklore, tall tales and steampunk, has rich details of small-town Americana in the early twentieth century as well as the impact of budding technology. Natalie is a well-drawn protagonist with sturdy supporting characters around her. The tension built into the solidly constructed plot is complemented by themes that explore the literal and metaphorical role of crossroads and that thin line between good and evil.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Details
Details
Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
Category: | Fiction |
Runtime: | 11.26 |
Audience: | Children (8–12) |
Language: | English |
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