ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Feb 2022
“A page-turning riot that brings Victorian London to life in all its gruesome, grimy glory. Kieran Larwood’s brilliant writing is so evocative that you can practically smell the streets, and it’s easy to get swept up in the story and lose track of time.” BookTrust
A murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue, unexpected friendships and mysteries solved in the first of a new series from the author of The (Podkin One-Ear) Five Realms books.
Sheba the wolf girl joins an unusual troupe of performers that includes Pyewacket, a witch’s imp, Gigantus the giant, and Sister Moon, a knife thrower. For the first time in her life she feels she might make true friends, and learn a real stage craft. But soon that’s not all she has to think about… Children are being sucked into the Thames and there have been strange sightings of a mechanical monster. The carnival troupe know first-hand that looks only tell half a story – they become determined to find these forgotten children. Perhaps they will unravel the mystery that has defied even the law!
Illustrated with black and white artwork by Sam Usher. “Sam has done an amazing job at bringing them to life. His pen and ink drawings really capture the atmosphere. The characters are all spot on, and the way he draws Victorian architecture is incredible. He really was the perfect choice to illustrate Carnival.”
Read an interview with the author on ReadingZone.
A second title in this new series is scheduled for July this year (2022) and a third in early 2023.
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