9780763691219-0763691216-The Wonderling

The Wonderling

ISBN-13: 9780763691219
ISBN-10: 0763691216
Edition: First Edition
Author: Mira Bartok
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Candlewick
Format: Hardcover 464 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780763691219
ISBN-10: 0763691216
Edition: First Edition
Author: Mira Bartok
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Candlewick
Format: Hardcover 464 pages

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The Wonderling (ISBN-13: 9780763691219 and ISBN-10: 0763691216), written by authors Mira Bartok, was published by Candlewick in 2017. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent The Wonderling (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.49.

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In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny.

Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed creature? Worry not! We have just the solution for you!

Welcome to the Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an institution run by evil Miss Carbunkle, a cunning villainess who believes her terrified young charges exist only to serve and suffer. Part animal and part human, the groundlings toil in classroom and factory, forbidden to enjoy anything regular children have, most particularly singing and music. For the Wonderling, an innocent-hearted, one-eared, fox-like eleven-year-old with only a number rather than a proper name — a 13 etched on a medallion around his neck — it is the only home he has ever known. But unexpected courage leads him to acquire the loyalty of a young bird groundling named Trinket, who gives the Home’s loneliest inhabitant two incredible gifts: a real name — Arthur, like the good king in the old stories — and a best friend. Using Trinket’s ingenious invention, the pair escape over the wall and embark on an adventure that will take them out into the wider world and ultimately down the path of sweet Arthur’s true destiny. Richly imagined, with shimmering language, steampunk motifs, and gripping, magical plot twists, this high adventure fantasy is the debut novel of award-winning memoirist Mira Bartók and has already been put into development for a major motion picture.
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