Return of the Emerald Skull (Barnaby Grimes) - Hardcover

Stewart, Paul; Riddell, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385751281 ISBN 13: 9780385751285

Publisher: David Fickling Books, 2009

Synopsis

Barnaby Grimes isa tick-tock lad, running errands in his city, day and night, and high-stacking around the rooftops in search of new mysteries to solve. This is a fantastic romp through a Dickensian-style city, with a wonderful new hero in the guise of Barnaby.

After collecting a strange parcel from a deserted ship in the fog of the docks, and delivering it to the local schoolmaster, Barnaby thinks he’s earned a moment to sit on the rooftops and eat his favorite pastry. But soon he realizes that all is not well at the school—but is the problem quite as he expects it? A gruesome tale of a school overrun by a terrible curse—who will survive?

Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series and the Far-Flung Adventures.

About this title

Review:

"Once again Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell have created a tale that will make spines tingle and that will utterly captivate listeners. The story is beautifully paced, and from the very beginning, because of the contents of chapter one, readers know that Barnaby is going to get himself into a very unpleasant situation at some point in the story. The suspense is delicious and the characters are memorable" (Through the Looking Glass)

Book Description:

The second in this thrilling, breathtaking audio series full of intrigue and horror. Perfect for fans of The Edge Chronicles. Unabridged

About this edition

• Publisher: David Fickling Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0385751281
• ISBN 13: 9780385751285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 203