7/4/2023 0 Comments Malamander book 2![]() Filled with humor, adventure, and wonderful strangeness, this book is a treat. Having already dealt with one legendary sea creature in Malamander (BCCB 9/19), Herbie Lemon and his pal Violet must now face another monster that threatens Eerie-on-Sea.Fans of the first will continue to delight in Taylor’s wry humor, and one can only hope for more strange adventures in Eerie-on-Sea. In Malamander, Thomas Taylor casts a spell over his readers as he welcomes us into the mysterious mist-covered town of Eerie-on-Sea, where magic infuses the air, monster legends haunt the shore, and secrets lurk in the shadows. It follows Herbie Lemon, Lost and Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, as he teams up with Violet, a mysterious girl determined to find her long-lost parents. Said quest bears fruit, but only at the climax of a suspenseful narrative awash in old legends, secret codes, strange local characters, and hints of startling revelations to come. The Malamander is a fast-paced adventure story, perfect for readers who love quirky middle grade. ![]() Enticing mysteries remain to be solved.Evocative settings, ingenious plotting, sly humor, and shivery suspense render this sequel an unmitigated delight.įortunately, Herbert has several allies, notably pushy but clever Violet Parma and Clermit, a small but well-armed clockwork hermit crab, to help him quiet the monster but keep it alive. Human, animal, and mechanical characters (especially the charming hermit crab) are a winning assortment: enchanting or horrifying, quirky or droll, invariably original. ![]() ![]() Underlying all the fun is a gentle, unforced message about life's interdependence. ![]()
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