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OverviewThis spellbinding haunted-house story takes place within the confines of a grand London mansion, a place where shadowy characters are always coming and going, almost like ghosts. But when twelve-year-old Nettie's beloved tutor disappears, the cloistered yet savvy girl must pull her head out of the sand and find out why. In her search, she makes a friend and turns detective, coming apart yet coming alive as she discovers deeply disturbing things about her father and how he funds her family's extravagant lifestyle - through human trafficking. The award-winning author's new novel is a rich and riveting story about the dangers of turning a blind eye to unsightly events and unsavory possibilities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jamila GavinPublisher: Farrar Straus Giroux Imprint: Farrar Straus Giroux Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.90cm Weight: 0.327kg ISBN: 9780374363338ISBN 10: 0374363331 Pages: 198 Publication Date: 26 May 2009 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews<p>“This well-written novel has descriptive language, atmosphere, and lots of intrigue as it moves to a stunning conclusion.” — School Library Journal <br> “Gavin balances the novel's darker themes with a sense of adventure.” — Shelf Awareness <br> “With masterful detail . . . Gavin creates indelible characters, settings, and moods.” — Booklist Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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