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When Emmeline’s scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself heading for a safe house, where allies have pledged to protect her. But along the way, she is kidnapped by the villainous Doctor Siegfried Bauer, who is bound for the ice fields of Greenland. There he hopes to summon a mystical creature from the depths of the ancient glaciers, a creature said to be so powerful that whoever controls it can control the world. Unfortunately, Bauer isn’t the only one determined to unleash the creature. The North Witch has laid claim to the mythical beast, too, and Emmeline—along with a scrappy stowaway named Thing—may be the only one with the power to save the world as we know it. Can Emmeline face one of the greatest legends of all time—and live to tell the tale?
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Release date
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781101935057
- File size: 3299 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781101935057
- File size: 3299 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 840
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Reviews
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May 1, 2017
Gr 4-6-Emmeline Widget has been raised to be suspicious of everyone, including her own parents. But when her mom and dad are kidnapped and she is sent off on a cruise liner to Paris, she must decide whom to trust. Will it be the wily stow-away known only as Thing? The covert operatives of the Order of the White Flower? Or must she rely solely on her own wits? When Emmeline is then abducted by the villainous Dr. Siegfried Bauer, those wits will be put to the test. Dr. Bauer has plans for young Emmeline, which involve a plot to free a mythical Terror of the Deep from the ice fields of Greenland. The evil Northwitch and Bauer's snubbed partner in crime also want in on the action, and it's up to Emmeline to stop them. Readers who love Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" will enjoy this blend of fantasy, mystery, and steampunk adventure. Emmeline is intriguing from the get-go, with her overly suspicious nature and her satchel of tricks straight out of a James Bond novel. Thing is endearing, and his vulnerability and nuanced characterization lend a realistic perspective to the fantastical tale. Underlying Emmeline's journey to save her parents are themes about friendship and trust. While there are some overly labored sentences, overall the text is accessible for middle graders and will keep fantasy fans turning pages. VERDICT A fine addition to middle grade collections, especially where fantasy adventure is in demand.-Kasey Panighetti, Indianapolis Public Library
Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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July 1, 2018
Over-cautious Emmeline embarks on an epic adventure with a new friend, Thing, to discover not only what happened to her missing scientist parents but also to stop two separate villains from unleashing a savage mythical creature on the world. This entertaining steampunk story starts slowly as it establishes the main characters, but it builds to a quick pace as the action intensifies.(Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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