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The Inquisitor's Tale Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

Published
Oct 2016
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Action Adventure Action & Adventure
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400

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The bestselling author of "A Tale Dark and Grimm" takes on medieval times in an exciting and hilarious new adventure about history, religion ... and farting dragons.
 
1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne's loyal greyhound, Gwenforte ... recently brought back from the dead.

As the narrator collects their tales, the story of these three unlikely allies begins to come together.

Their adventures take them on a chase through France to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned. They're taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. And as their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints.

Beloved bestselling author Adam Gidwitz makes his long awaited return with his first new world since his hilarious and critically acclaimed Grimm series. Filled with Adam's trademark style and humor, "The Inquisitor's Tale" is bold storytelling that's richly researched and adventure-packed.

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Mar 2018 Penguin ISBN 0142427373
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First Edition Oct 2016 Dutton Books for Young Readers ISBN 0525426167
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Mar 2018 Turtleback Books ISBN 0606408738
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Sep 2016 Dutton Books for Young Readers ISBN B01CDVCAZG
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Sep 2016 Penguin ISBN 1101612606
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Sep 2016 Listening Library ISBN B01LT54TCO
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Oct 2016 Listening Library ISBN 0735287368
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