Awards and HonorsBooklist 2013 Lasting Connections, Language Arts; Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2013, Children’s Fiction; Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2013; Booklist Editor’s Choice: Books for Youth, 2013, Fiction; ALA 2014 Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers; BooklistTop 10 Books for Youth 2014, SF/Fantasy/Horror
With all the child-eating monsters cropping up around Victorian London, Alfred the Bogler and his apprentice, orphan Birdie McAdam, have their hands full. Glossary. Black-and-white illustrations.
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.