Carter and the Curious Maze
Weird Stories Gone Wrong
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Philippa Dowding- A collection of spooky and weird stories from award-winning children's novelist Philippa Dowding
- Third novel in the short fiction series Weird Stories Gone Wrong, "quick reads" for children aged 9–12
- Introduces readers to the history of Toronto
- A fast pace, short chapters, engaging illustrations and strong writing will keep children turning pages
- Strong male and female characters will appeal to boys and girls
- The stories each mix different genres including aspects of magic realism, ghost stories, tall tales, legends, time-travel and psychological thrillers, but unlike fantasy, they are all set in realistic worlds
- Author's past awards: OLA Red Maple Award (Shortlist 2015); OLA Silver Birch Express Award (Shortlist and Regional Winner 2014, Shortlist 2012); Red Cedar Young Reader's Choice Award (Shortlist 2013–14); White Raven Book International Youth Library (Winner 2013); Hackmatack Children's Choice Award (Shortlist 2013–14); SYRCA Diamond Willow Award (Shortlist 2013–14, 2012); Cooperative Children's Book Centre Awards (Shortlist 2014); CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens (Starred Review 2013, Best Book 2010); 49th Shelf Most-Anticipated Book; CanLit for Kids Classroom Selection; Resource Links Magazine (Best Bets Book 2009, 2010, 2012)
Publication
2016
Pages
136
Format
Epub
Publisher
Dundurn Press
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Weird Stories Gone Wrong
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