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Gloom Town

Gloom Town

Published in
2020
3.48
on Goodreads (487)

Description

A delightfully creepy novel from a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner imbued with magic and seafaring mythology. Lemony Snicket and Jessica Townsend meet  Greenglass House,  with a hint of Edward Gorey thrown in. When twelve-year-old Rory applies for a job at a spooky old mansion in his gloomy seaside town, he finds the owner, Lord Foxglove, odd and unpleasant. But he and his mom need the money, so he takes the job anyway. Rory soon finds out that his new boss is not just strange, he’s not even human—and he’s trying to steal the townspeople’s shadows. Together, Rory and his friend Isabella set out to uncover exactly what Foxglove and his otherworldly accomplices are planning and devise a strategy to defeat them. But can two kids defeat a group of ancient evil beings who are determined to take over the world?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
304 pages

Why to read

  • Captivating supernatural elements
  • Themes of heroism and bravery
  • Mystery that keeps readers engaged
  • Explores the value of friendship and teamwork