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Curiosity House: The Screaming Statue (Book Two)

By Lauren Oliver and H C Chester
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Pippa, Sam, Thomas, and Max face new challenges as they try to save their beloved home, Dumfreys's Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders, from closure. Their situation worsens when their friend, the renowned sculptor Siegfried Eckleberger, is mysteriously murdered. The group must unravel secrets linking his death to the murder of a wealthy New York heiress and to their own hidden pasts before those pasts unravel them.
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Ideal for readers of children's fiction who enjoy tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural intrigue, particularly those drawn to unique, eerie stories with young protagonists.

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Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events enter if you dare... Witness the freaks, wonders and oddities at the Dime Museum. Tread the path of the four extraordinary children who live there...

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Four extraordinary children must avenge their friend's death, try to save their home, and unravel the secrets of their past . . . before their past unravels them.

Pippa, Sam, Thomas, and Max are happy to be out of harm's way now that the notorious villain Nicholas Rattigan is halfway across the country in Chicago. But unfortunately, their home, Dumfreys's Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders, is in danger of closing its doors forever.

But their troubles only get worse. The four friends are shocked when their beloved friend, famous sculptor Siegfried Eckleberger, is murdered. As they investigate, they find clues that his death may be tied to the murder of a rich and powerful New York heiress, as well as to their own pasts.

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Praised for its continuous action, compelling mystery, and dark, atmospheric illustrations, Curiosity House: The Screaming Statue is considered impossible to put down. It is perfect for children who feel different or who seek a thrilling, freakish adventure. Reviewers highlight its blend of mystery, murder, curses, and intriguing characters, making it a must-read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444777253

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational H C Chester Lauren Oliver Young Adult

About the Author

Lauren Oliver is the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Fall and Delirium. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, New York. Recluse H.C. Chester is the world's leading expert on an era that was full of long-vanished magic and wonder, and has yet to be reached either in person or by phone.

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