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Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head; Curiosit- 0062270818, hardcover, Oliver, new
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Artist
- Oliver, Lauren; Chester, H. C.; Lacombe, Benjamin [Illustrator]
- ISBN
- 9780062270818
- Book Title
- Curiosity House: the Shrunken Head
- Book Series
- Curiosity House Ser.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Lacombe, Benjamin, Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Art & Architecture, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship
- Item Weight
- 15.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 368 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062270818
ISBN-13
9780062270818
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208643207
Product Key Features
Book Title
Curiosity House: the Shrunken Head
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Art & Architecture, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Lacombe, Benjamin, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
Curiosity House Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
15.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-041199
Reviews
A quick-paced plot is bolstered by the bonds of friendship these unusual yet endearing children form as they try to solve a mystery greater--and more personal--than they ever expected., PRAISE FOR PANIC:"Oliver's novel is a wholly believable and compulsively readable tale of friendship, loyalty, survival, and courage.", PRAISE FOR BEFORE I FALL:"Oliver's debut novel is raw, emotional, and, at times, beautiful....readers will love Samantha best as she hurtles toward an end as brave as it is heartbreaking.", PRAISE FOR PANIC:"The bleak setting, tenacious characters, and anxiety-filled atmosphere will draw readers right into this unique story. Oliver's powerful return to a contemporary realistic setting will find wide a readership with this fast-paced and captivating book.", PRAISE FOR PANDEMONIUM:"This is a romance in the purest of senses, where just the longing for the faintest taste of love is worth the greatest of risks. Like all successful second volumes, this expands the world and ups the stakes, setting us up for the big finale.", PRAISE FOR DELIRIUM:"Strong characters, a vivid portrait of the lives of teens in a repressive society, and nagging questions that can be applied to our world today make this book especially compelling and discussable.", "Stupendous and stupefying! A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a shrunken head. If you aren't curious about Curiosity House, somebody must have pickled your brain and put it in a jar. Read this book immediately." -- Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Series and Bad Magic "Step right up! Step right up! Mystery, murder, curses, and sideshow freaks! Or are they superheroes? There's only one way to find out... Read Curiosity House! You'll be glad you did!" -- Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm series "A quick-paced plot is bolstered by the bonds of friendship these unusual yet endearing children form as they try to solve a mystery greater--and more personal--than they ever expected." -- Publishers Weekly "The continuous action, compelling mystery, and dark, brooding illustrations make this book impossible to put down. Perfect for kids who feel they're different or those simply after a freakishly good time." -- Booklist (starred review) "Will have readers lining up for their tickets to the next book." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO: "A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy. With nods to Dahl, Dickens, the Grimms and even Burnett, the author has made something truly original. Acedera's frequent black-and-white illustrations are a perfect complement. An irresistible read: This book sings." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO: "Classic fairy tale elements weave throughout this spirited, old-fashioned adventure. Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "Richly detailed, at times poetic, ultimately moving; a book to be puzzled over, enjoyed and, ideally, read aloud." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "This imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections." -- School Library Journal (starred review) PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "Oliver's magical, mesmerizing quest affirms the saving power of story, friendship, and love." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS:"Richly detailed, at times poetic, ultimately moving; a book to be puzzled over, enjoyed and, ideally, read aloud.", PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "This imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections.", PRAISE FOR PANIC:"Retains all the tension and excitement of Oliver's Delirium…A work with sharp corners, dark places, and considerable humanity", Step right up! Step right up! Mystery, murder, curses, and sideshow freaks! Or are they superheroes? There's only one way to find out... Read Curiosity House! You'll be glad you did!, PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS:"Oliver's magical, mesmerizing quest affirms the saving power of story, friendship, and love.", PRAISE FOR PANIC:"Oliver brings a high-concept, high-stakes conceit to Main Street USA, and the result is as uncomfortable as it is thrilling.", PRAISE FOR BEFORE I FALL:"Oliver, in a pitch-perfect teen voice, explores the power we have to affect the people around us in this intensely believable first novel...This is a compelling book with a powerful message and should not be missed.", The continuous action, compelling mystery, and dark, brooding illustrations make this book impossible to put down. Perfect for kids who feel they're different or those simply after a freakishly good time., PRAISE FOR PANIC:"Oliver makes a white-knuckle return to realism that will have readers up until the wee hours.", Stupendous and stupefying! A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a shrunken head. If you aren't curious about Curiosity House, somebody must have pickled your brain and put in a jar. Read this book immediately., PRAISE FOR REQUIEM:"Is there a theme more perfect for YA readers than choosing what you want from life rather than being told?", PRAISE FOR DELIRIUM:"In [Oliver's] dystopian America, love has been outlawed as the life-threatening source of all discord. Lena's gradual awakening is set against a convincing backdrop of totalitarian horror. The abrupt ending leaves enough unanswered questions to set breathless readers up for volume two of this trilogy.", PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO: "Classic fairy tale elements weave throughout this spirited, old-fashioned adventure. Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.", PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO: "A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy. With nods to Dahl, Dickens, the Grimms and even Burnett, the author has made something truly original. Acedera's frequent black-and-white illustrations are a perfect complement. An irresistible read: This book sings.", PRAISE FOR PANIC:"The swift pace serves the broad sweep of the novel …Shifting alliances within the game and the conflicting emotions of the players intensify the heady rush of tempting fate. Readers seeking the known thrill of a familiar roller coaster will be happy with this ride.", PRAISE FOR PANDEMONIUM:"From the grief-stricken shell of her former self to a nascent refugee and finally to a full-fledged resistance fighter, Lena's strength and the complexity of her internal struggles will keep readers up at night.", PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS:"This imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections.", Stupendous and stupefying! A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a shrunken head. If you aren't curious about Curiosity House, somebody must have pickled your brain and put it in a jar. Read this book immediately., PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "Oliver's magical, mesmerizing quest affirms the saving power of story, friendship, and love.", A quick-paced plot is bolstered by the bonds of friendship these unusual yet endearing children form as they try to solve a mystery greater-and more personal-than they ever expected., PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO:"Classic fairy tale elements weave throughout this spirited, old-fashioned adventure. Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.", PRAISE FOR BEFORE I FALL:"Samantha's attempts to save her life and right the wrongs she has caused are precisely what will draw readers into this complex story and keep them turning pages until Sam succeeds in living her last day the right way.", PRAISE FOR THE SPINDLERS: "Richly detailed, at times poetic, ultimately moving; a book to be puzzled over, enjoyed and, ideally, read aloud.", PRAISE FOR LIESL & PO:"A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy. With nods to Dahl, Dickens, the Grimms and even Burnett, the author has made something truly original. Acedera's frequent black-and-white illustrations are a perfect complement. An irresistible read: This book sings."
Grade From
Third Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile MysteryThe 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 and New York Times bestseller 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 ladySeveral scandalous murdersA deliciously disgusting Amazonian shrunken headFour extraordinary children with equally extraordinary abilitiesA 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", Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery 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 and New York Times bestseller--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 bird What 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 boys Learn more about the series online at www.thecuriosityhouse.com
LC Classification Number
PZ7.O475Shr 2015
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