In the National Book Award-winning Goblin Secrets, a boy joins a theatrical troupe of goblins to find his missing brother. In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around--much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownie's only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared. Desperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowan--because Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. This accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.
Sobre o autor(a)
Alexander, William
William Alexander é um premiado autor best-seller de fantasia e ficção científica para crianças. Ele é da segunda geração de cubano-americanos que imigraram para os Estados Unidos. Estudou teatro e folclore na Oberlin College, inglês na University of Vermont e escrita criativa na Clarion. Ele ensina no departamento de Fine Arts da Vermont College, no programa de escrita para crianças e jovens. |
| ISBN | 9781442427273 |
| Autor(a) | Alexander, William |
| Editora | Margaret K. Mcelderry Books |
| Ano de edição | 2013 |
| Páginas | 256 |
| Acabamento | Brochura |
| Dimensões | 19,30 X 12,70 |