Freaks Alive, on the Inside!
Freaks Alive, on the Inside! by Annette Curtis Klause is a First Edition published by Simon and Schuster in 2006, featuring 331 pages in English. This novel follows the journey of Abel Dandy, a teenager living in Faeryland, where his family consists of various “human oddities.” Feeling out of place among his relatives, Abel yearns for adventure and a connection with someone outside his unusual world. His quest leads him to run away from home, seeking a life beyond the confines of his family’s performances.
As Abel navigates the challenges of the outside world, he encounters a series of misadventures that deepen his sense of isolation. The story intertwines elements of action and adventure with historical and fantasy themes, as Abel’s journey is complicated by a mysterious dancing girl linked to his ancient Egyptian scarab ring. The narrative explores the harsh realities of life beyond Faeryland and the secrets of a traveling freak show run by the enigmatic Dr. Mink. Readers will find a blend of humor, history, and supernatural elements as Abel’s adventure unfolds, revealing both the darkness and the allure of his quest for belonging.
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Abel Dandy feels all alone, a normal teenager who lives in Faeryland, where his parents perform with other “human oddities.” His extended family includes dwarves, fat ladies, and Siamese twins, and his first kiss was with Phoebe the Dog-Faced Girl. Everyone has an act to perform, for in 1899 there are not many ways for these “freaks” to earn a living. But what can boring Abel do? Determined to seek adventure and find a girl without a beard to kiss, Abel runs away from home.
But Abel finds a harsh world outside of Faeryland. Nothing seems to go as planned and he is even more alone — except for a beautiful dancing girl who haunts his dreams and seems connected to his ancient Egyptian scarab ring. After misadventure and mishap (complicated by a little problem he thought he’d left behind), Abel stumbles upon a shabby traveling freak show run by the sinister Dr. Mink. It holds secrets that break his heart. Abel’s grand adventure takes a dark and dangerous twist, but the dazzling girl of his dreams beckons him onward as does his own true soul.
Annette Curtis Klause has woven humor, adventure, history, and fantasy into this exhilarating epic. Step inside and see the show — if you dare. You will never be the same again!
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