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Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head

by H.C. Chester, Benjamin Lacombe, Lauren Oliver
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Unique Extraordinary orphans solve murders with paranormal abilities.

This book would be a good read for someone who loves mysteries that are filled with remarkable characters and supernatural elements. The remarkable abilities of the orphans, along with the murder investigations, make for an intriguing and engaging storyline. The blend of Lauren Oliver's storytelling skills and H. C. Chester's knowledge of relics creates a captivating narrative that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head

by H.C. Chester, Benjamin Lacombe, Lauren Oliver
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34% more
ISBN: 9780062270825
Authors: H.C. Chester, Benjamin Lacombe, Lauren Oliver
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2016-05-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Mystery, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 2566 readers)

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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 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 Brussels sprouts (shudder) A lecture on finishing all your homework on time A sweet, gooey story for nice little girls and boys
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Similar Reads

Unique Extraordinary orphans solve murders with paranormal abilities.

This book would be a good read for someone who loves mysteries that are filled with remarkable characters and supernatural elements. The remarkable abilities of the orphans, along with the murder investigations, make for an intriguing and engaging storyline. The blend of Lauren Oliver's storytelling skills and H. C. Chester's knowledge of relics creates a captivating narrative that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.