"Arthur's Dickensian steampunk world is richly imagined and gorgeously described. . . . This story of friendship, hope, and heroics will delight adventure seekers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Welcome to Miss Carbunkle's Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an orphanage for young groundlings (part human, part animal) run by a cunning villainess. For lonely Number Thirteen, a shy, one-eared,...
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Betrayal Courage Forgiveness Love Oppression Orphans Perseverance Social Class Struggles Adventure Belonging