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4-6
Illustrated by
Mini Grey.
Middle child Storm welcomes a baby sister the same day she loses her mother and inherits a mysterious pipe coveted by a sinister exterminator. This fully realized fairy tale is just fractured enough, without sacrificing atmosphere and menace, to keep readers guessing. The vivid language, rich with imagery, is ably matched by Grey's spot art, which infuses conventional images with modern wit.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2007