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Reviewed on April 1, 2004
Gr 6-9 This gripping novel touches on timeless themes of brotherly love, trust, and finding oneself. Hodge, a 14-year-old hunchback, is suited only to the most unpleasant jobs at Castle Marlby, once a retreat for the royal family, but now a forgotten place. When Prince Leo unexpectedly appears, he is shrouded in mystery, and it is not clear whether he is in hiding or being held captive. The prince befriends Hodge, who is so blinded by royal flattery that he fights with his broth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More