Rory soon finds out that his new boss is not just strange, he’s not even human-and he’s trying to steal the townspeople’s shadows. But he and his mom need the money, so he takes the job anyway. When twelve-year-old Rory applies for a job at a spooky old mansion in his gloomy seaside town, he finds the owner, Lord Foxglove, odd and unpleasant. Lemony Snicket and Jessica Townsend meet Greenglass House, with a hint of Edward Gorey thrown in. It’s seriously an amazing, creepy middle grade read.Ī delightfully creepy novel from a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner imbued with magic and seafaring mythology. Those who participate will have a chance to win a prize!īut don’t scroll yet! Take a peek at my next creepy book spotlight and what the author has to say about his writing journey. If you scroll to the bottom of this post, you’ll find a little creative exercise I created for you to do.
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