"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
The Orphan of Awkward Falls by Keith GravesPublisher: Chronicle Books
Publish Date: October 19, 2011
Publisher's Description
When thirteen-year-old Josephine moves to Awkward Falls she can t help but snoop around the dilapidated mansion next door. Inevitably, she is captured by the house s strange inhabitants: an ancient automaton who serves as a butler, a cat patched together with a few odd parts, and most surprising of all, a boy named Thaddeus Hibble. Meanwhile, Fetid Stenchley the most feared patient in the Asylum for the Dangerously Insane is on the loose after making a dramatic escape, and there is only one thing on his mind...revenge. Unfortunately for Josephine and Thaddeus, he s headed their way. Can these unlikely friends stop Stenchley before it s too late? With a penchant for spooky details, surprising twists, and haunting illustrations, Keith Graves delivers a suspenseful and engaging first novel.
Why Jessica want to read this: I like kids books that have something extra in them. This one has an insane asylum, a Frankenstein's monster-like-cat, and illustrations. This could be fun, quirky, and creepy.
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OOh haven't heard of this. Sounds interesting!
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This does sound kind of crazy, awesome. Is this a middle grade book? I'd love to see the cover. Never heard of this. I"ll be on the lookout for it. Very fresh pick!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this either, and this is a silly reason to want to read it, but I like the names used. They're quirky, and quirky normally = good imo.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a good read. I'm adding this to my list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Great pick, I haven't heard about this one but this sounds like a good and creepy read. I also really like the book title.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of this book but it sounds really good. Great pick!
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Just now hearing about this one and I think its something I could really sink my teeth into. Great pick.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this before, but it does looks like a spooky read perfect for Halloween! Great pick :D
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Sounds totally creepy and fun.
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I was giggling as I read the summary from this one. It looks like it's going to be very funny!
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Never heard of this before...but it looks amazing! It's a great choice!
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Nina @ Death Books and Tea
The Orphan of Awkward Falls? That's such a cool title- and the cover is great, too :)
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i haven't heard of this book but it sounds awesome! thanks for featuring it. great pick :)
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I haven't heard of this one, so great choice. More steampunk reading. Love that you include your reason's for reading!
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Sherri at Urban Girl Reader
OoO... I like the cover! The story sounds great as well! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover. Sounds like a good creepy read! I will have to get this one.
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Oooooo! I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds GREAT!
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This one is a new one to me, but it definitely sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've totally never heard of this one before, but it sounds so good! Awesome choice this week! :)
ReplyDeleteOH my, I can't wait for this one either!! The characters sounds amazing---I know I'm going to love it!
ReplyDeleteoooh, i love these creepy but not quite scary books!
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