By J. Scott Fuqua
The Greaser inn is an eyesore even through eyesores’ criteria. a protracted forgotten position, it sits dilapidated and more often than not vacant amid a sea of Baltimore vacancies. yet this development, this former lap of luxurious, is way greater than it seems that. The Greaser lodge is a spot of magic and of secrets and techniques peopled through masters of secret-keeping. and shortly, for one abducted little girl—Allie to her acquaintances and Allie Rat to her kidnappers— it’s approximately to turn into a spot of the past.
In an international of deep friendships, strong magic, depraved deceptions, and devilish crime, a tender woman needs to struggle for her freedom and strive against with the scary truths of her past.
Early compliment for a truly distinct Book
"The secret of the Greaser resort is an Industrial-Gothic myth mystery that stored me turning pages overdue into the evening. J. Scott Fuqua’s finely-drawn pencil illustrations trap his characters and the environment with creepiness and élan."
― PAUL O. ZELINSKY, international recognized writer AND ILLUSTRATOR, got THE CALDECOTT MEDAL FOR RAPUNZEL, AND CALDECOTT HONORS FOR: HANSEL AND GRETEL, RUMPELSTILTSKIN, AND SWAMP ANGEL
“When evil trade, harmful magic, and shape-shifting tom cats converge, readers have the made up our minds and devoted counsel of the heroine, pass over Allie Argos, to take them on a heart-stopping experience to correct the wrongs lengthy forgotten by way of many. Mr. Fuqua's darkish, edgy, but delightfully whimsical pencil and ink drawings, unfold liberally in the course of the booklet, not just praise this tale, yet are observed by way of moments of levity and humor in the course of the various story’s darker, extra troubling occasions. you will be rooting for Allie (a fantastic pass among little Orphan Annie and Katniss Everdeen) and her colourful collection of heroes from web page one correct on during the sequel, which I’m a great deal taking a look ahead to!”
―DAVID L. PATERSON, AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER OF BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA; LOVE, LUDLOW; outside; AND the nice GILLY HOPKINS (COMING quickly)
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