Wild Boy

Jones, Rob Lloyd

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1406354090 ISBN 13 : 9781406354096

Editeur : Walker Books Ltd, 2014

Revue de presse :

[A] fantastical adventure story...
—Kirkus Reviews

[A] thrilling mystery, full of morbid twists and macabre turns.
—Booklist

Sherlock Holmes meets Oliver Twist... Jones explores the traditional themes of acceptance and identity. ... [Wild Boy] may appeal to children who like unusual characters and quirky historical settings in their detective stories.
—School Library Journal

[T]hose who ... want atmospheric action and loads of it can queue up for a peek at this title and wait for the forthcoming sequel.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

With the seedy London streets as a backdrop and a number of unsavory characters, this is a fast-paced atmospheric mystery. Readers will be rooting for the unlikely duo and come away with a greater sense of empathy.
—Library Media Connection

Short chapters and the book’s fast pace make it an ideal choice for those who like mysteries.
—Reading.org

Présentation de l'éditeur :

BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!