Here Be Monsters!
         by Alan Snow

Skulduggerry is afoot!
Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware -- young Arthur has fallen afoul of the appalling outlaw Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret fashion on a fiendish and dastardly plan to take over,  and destroy, the entire town. With the help of Willbury Nibble, QC; some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads; Marjorie the frustrated inventor; and the rats and pirates from Ratbridge Nautical LAundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher's evil plans -- and find his way home?
Illustrated throughout with more than 500 of the authors incredible black and white drawings, this debut novel will captivate anyone who appreciates the unordinary and the extraordinary.

RL 4         ages 8+       pages 529