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The Toymaker

The Toymaker

Published in
2008
3.46
on Goodreads (488)

Description

What good is a toy that will wind down? What if you could put a heart in one? A real heart. One that beat and beat and didn't stop. What couldn't you do if you could make a toy like that? From the moment Mathias becomes the owner of a mysterious piece of paper, he is in terrible danger. Entangled in devious plots and pursued by the sinister Doctor Leiter and his devilish toys, Mathias finds himself on a quest to uncover a deadly secret.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
368 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging and suspenseful plot
  • Intriguing blend of fantasy and mystery
  • Themes of courage and perseverance
  • Immersive historical setting with magical elements