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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100062560026

ISBN-139780062560025

eBay Product ID (ePID)242955248

Product Key Features

Book TitleHenry and Eva and the Castle on the Cliff

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicFantasy & Magic, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Family / Siblings, General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorAndrea Portes

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight12.9 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2018-939990

ReviewsCleverly, the story feels like Gothic historical fiction, but it's set in the present... A delightful mystery tinged with heartache., As with Anatomy of a Misfit, Portes's second YA novel has a seductive zaniness and almost unstoppable exuberance... Willa's memorable voice and humor, as well as her longing to cultivate relationships that will anchor her more firmly to the world, will linger with readers., "A traditional mystery with a ghostly twist... [and] cliff-hanger endings that will encourage page turning... An entertaining mystery for children who like their chills seasoned with laughs." -- School Library Journal "Cleverly, the story feels like Gothic historical fiction, but it's set in the present... A delightful mystery tinged with heartache." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for LIBERTY: "Paige's misadventures keep readers turning pages in this fast-paced spy drama... Fans of Libba Bray will enjoy the sharp banter and eclectic cultural observations. An entertaining girl-power, kick-butt, espionage romp." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "The young operative navigates Russian secret agents and contacts in the mob with fast-paced action and biting wit--perhaps while falling in love in the process. A fun--and even funnier--thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR THE FALL OF BUTTERFLIES: "[Willa's] first-person narration is self-deprecating, deeply thoughtful, and thoroughly funny, with a sometimes-chiding direct address that pulls readers into her confidence. Snarky and painfully astute. But in a good way. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "As with Anatomy of a Misfit, Portes's second YA novel has a seductive zaniness and almost unstoppable exuberance... Willa's memorable voice and humor, as well as her longing to cultivate relationships that will anchor her more firmly to the world, will linger with readers." -- Publishers Weekly "The protagonist's voice is vibrant and authentic... Fans of Chelsey Philpot's Even in Paradise will enjoy this coming-of-age story with emotional appeal." -- School Library Journal "[Willa's] idiosyncratic, often mean, sometimes vulnerable voice is the highlight of this contemporary problem novel... Willa's realization that some loving relationships are also toxic, and the slow fracturing of Willa and Remy's friendship are believably painful." -- Booklist "Remy's terrible choices throughout (including seducing a teacher) and her descent into drug abuse feel organic rather than histrionic, while Willa's emergence from the dark is hard-fought and believable." -- Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR ANATOMY OF A MISFIT: "A self-deprecating and highly memorable heroine whose bawdy, laceratingly funny narration makes her instantly endearing while also revealing her flaws, uncertainties, and ethical quandaries." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "... a romance filled with seriously funny dark humor and tragedy." -- Kirkus Reviews, A traditional mystery with a ghostly twist... [and] cliff-hanger endings that will encourage page turning... An entertaining mystery for children who like their chills seasoned with laughs.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromThird Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisThe Graveyard Book meets The Goonies in this smart, spunky middle grade mystery from acclaimed author Andrea Portes Prominent Environmentalist and Oceanographer Die in Boating Accident This is the headline that changes Henry and Eva's lives. Their parents, environmentalist William Billings and his oceanographer wife Margo, disappear mysteriously at sea. But for Henry and Eva, things are about to go from bad to worse. Their jerk-face uncle (nicknamed Claude the Clod) and his awful girlfriend (Terri the Terrible) have moved into their big house on the cliff to "take care of them," but Eva has her doubts about their intentions. And when some spooky visitors appear with a message, they realize that their parents' deaths might not have been as cut and dry as everyone thinks. It's up to Henry and Eva to discover the truth--but can they do it before the Clod catches them? Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, readers of this arch, spooky, timeless tale will find themselves enraptured with this fresh new middle grade series., The Graveyard Book meets The Goonies in this smart, spunky middle grade mystery from acclaimed author Andrea Portes! Prominent Environmentalist and Oceanographer Die in Boating Accident This is the headline that changes Henry and Eva's lives. Their parents, environmentalist William Billings and his oceanographer wife Margo, disappear mysteriously at sea. But for Henry and Eva, things are about to go from bad to worse. Their jerk-face uncle (nicknamed Claude the Clod) and his awful girlfriend (Terri the Terrible) have moved into their big house on the cliff to "take care of them," but Eva has her doubts about their intentions. And when some spooky visitors appear with a message, they realize that their parents' deaths might not have been as cut and dry as everyone thinks. It's up to Henry and Eva to discover the truth--but can they do it before the Clod catches them? Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, readers of this arch, spooky, timeless tale will find themselves enraptured with this fresh new middle grade series.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.P83615He 2018