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