I loved the adventures of Arthur and Trinket as they escape the ghastly Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures. Shy Arthur, who dreams of music and finding his home, and bouncy Trinket who fizzes with energy and faith in Arthur’s destiny, make a wonderful heroic pair. The world of Lumentown, above and below, with all its strange creatures and inventions, is beautifully drawn (literally sometimes - the book includes many charming illustrations) and is a great mix of Dickens, steampunk and Wind in the Willows all rolled into one.
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