The Peculiar
The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann is an ePub edition published by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2013, featuring 376 pages in English. This book presents a steampunk faery fantasy centered around Bartholomew Kettle, a changeling caught between two worlds. As he navigates the dangers and intrigues that threaten his existence, Bartholomew discovers that he is at the heart of a larger conflict that could change everything.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that explores themes of identity and belonging within a fantastical setting. The story unfolds in a world filled with action and adventure, where Bartholomew must confront powerful forces that seek to manipulate him. With elements of fantasy and magic, this young adult fiction invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale that blends the whimsical with the perilous, all set against a backdrop reminiscent of Europe.
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A brilliantly written steampunk faery fantasy by a dazzling young talent, this is JONATHAN STRANGE AND MR NORRELL for kids, mixed with a dash of THE BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY…
Bartholomew Kettle won’t live long. Changelings never do. The child of a human mother and a faery father, he is despised by both his races. But one day Bartholomew suddenly finds himself at the centre of a web of intrigue and danger that spans the entire country. A powerful figure sits in the shadows, pushing the pieces in place for some terrible victory. Something is coming for Bartholomew. But when you’re a changeling, there’s nowhere to run.
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