| Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head Lib/E Contributor(s): Oliver, Lauren (Author), Chester, H. C. (Author), Steinbruner, Greg (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504646630 ISBN-13: 9781504646635 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $53.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Curiosity House |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.6" W x 6.1" (0.65 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book is about, among other things: the strongest boy in the world, a talking cockatoo, a faulty mind reader, a beautiful bearded lady and a nervous magician, an old museum, and a shrunken head. Blessed with extraordinary abilities, orphans Philippa, Sam, and Thomas have grown up happily in Dumfrey's Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders. But when a fourth child, Max, a knife-thrower, joins the group, it sets off an unforgettable chain of events. When the museum's Amazonian shrunken head is stolen, the four are determined to get it back. But their search leads them to a series of murders and an explosive secret about their pasts. This sensational new series--a 2016 Edgar nominee for Best Juvenile book--combines the unparalleled storytelling gifts of Lauren Oliver with the rich knowledge of the notorious relics collector H. C. Chester. What you will find in this book: A rather attractive bearded lady Several scandalous murders A deliciously disgusting Amazonian shrunken head Four extraordinary children with equally extraordinary abilities A quite loquacious talking birdWhat you will NOT find in this book: An accountant named Seymour A never-ending line at the post office Brussel sprouts (shudder) A lecture on finishing all your homework on time A sweet, gooey story for nice little girls and boysLearn more about the series online at www.thecuriosityhouse.com |
Contributor Bio(s): Steinbruner, Greg: - Greg Steinbruner is an actor, audiobook narrator, playwright, and public-speaking consultant. He studied at NYU's Tisch School and writes, directs, and produces his own plays in New York City. He has lent his vocal talents to such books as The Magic Thief, Larklight, Starcross, and the Origami Yoda series. Oliver, Lauren: -Lauren Oliver captivated readers with her first novel, the New York Times bestseller Before I Fall, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. She followed that up with Delirium, the first book in her New York Times bestselling trilogy, which continued with Pandemonium. Oliver is also the author of Liesl & Po, a book for middle-grade readers, which received three starred reviews and was described as a gorgeous story-timeless and magical by Newbery Medal winner Rebecca Stead. A graduate of the University of Chicago and NYU's MFA program, Oliver lives in Brooklyn, New York. Chester, H. C.: -H. C. Chester is a collector of unusual relics who came into possession of the artifacts of the museum's estate and discovered the story of the four children. |