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Reviewed on May 1, 2013 | Video/DVD
Gr 4–8—Alexander's debut children's novel (Margaret K. McElderry Bks., 2012) is a steampunk/fantasy mix set in the city of Zombay, ruled by clockwork automatons that are run by coal made from the hearts of living creatures, including humans. Main character Rownie is one of the orphans taken in by feared master criminal and Baba Yaga-esque witch Graba. He runs afoul of his mistress when he steals money to attend a show put on by a gobl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
