About This Book
Gripping adventure, brilliant inventions, and splash of humor. Steampunk meets Fairy tale. "...intriguing contraptions, appealing characters, snide villains, humor, and an exciting story." â€" Kirkus Reviews "Dreece has crafted a tale with elements to delight the child in all of us, and intrigue the most creative adult mind." â€" Author J.K.Norry Tee, Elly, and Richy peaceful little world is shattered when they become entangled in a plot to steal the world's first steam engine plans from master inventor, Nikolas Klaus. Will Klaus' ties to the secret society known as the Tub (lead by a butcher, baker, and candlestick maker) be their undoing? Or will they live on to become legends? The series grows in intensity as it goes and uses humor along the way. It has strong female characters, no graphic violence, no sexual content, and is loved by kids aged 9-15 and adults (written for both audiences). Loved by fans of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Ranger's Apprentice. Awards and Accolades: - Book 1 - Finalist for IAN's Book of the Year 2015 in Young Adult - Book 1 - Honorable Mention by Reader's Favorite for their 2016 award for grades 4-6 - Book 1 - Calgary Herald best-sellers '14, '15
