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421 pp.
| Disney/Hyperion |
January, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4847-0006-6$16.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Vivienne To.
Orphaned Grubb finds himself in an odd place as a new apprentice at Mr. Grim's Odditorium. Objects come to life (including a disobedient pocket-watch) as Grubb and friends (a banshee among them) battle Prince Nightshade. Although the fantasy is a bit of a hodgepodge, readers will identify with unlikely hero Grubb in this adventure that champions courage and good character.