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Finalist
McNally Robinson Book
for Young People Award
2007
"a
quaint litle novel that is
perfect for a rainy day"
“a unique feel”
“in a class of its own”
“sentence after sentence of
melodiously evocative language”
"in fiction for young readers,
the quality of prose does not
get better than this"
“superb page-turning flight of fancy”
“characters are exciting and fresh
and the plot is fast-paced
and creative”
"marvelous hidden world of MiddleGate"
"a series to keep your eyes on"
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"captivating"
"an intriguing world"
"a delightful fantasy"
"complex and fascinating City of Wax"
"extraordinary in a
delightfully ordinary way"
"science, suspense and some
good old sleuthing make this
a sweet mystery"
"a lyrical delight to read out loud"
"the illustrations...delicate and
fantastically detailed
little gems"
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Honourable Mention
Speculative Literature Foundation
2008
Nominated
for Cybils Award
Fantasy and Science Fiction
2008
"a
mystical mystery"
"sharp, polished prose
and a sense of adventure"
"as chock fun of fanciful characters, intrigue, and action as ever"
"slapstick comedy mingles with frightening enemies and unexpected
allies"
"myth and allegory add a special
depth to these stories"
"well-paced prose, smooth dialogue,
lyrical poetic sequences"
"a feast of language and imagery,
tangled phrases and playful rhymes"
" fun-filled tale of magic, myths, ancient Egypt and mystery that
people of all ages can enjoy...highly recommended"
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