Gabriel Ashe's father is "the builder of beasts" (monster puppets) and his grandmother is an illustrator of Gothic horror. Gabe wondered why his family seemed to surround themselves with darkness. Was this his destiny too? He sometimes thought that the fire that destroyed their home and his father's workshop and work was a good thing. The move to his grandmother's had enabled him to make a new start and escape the ridicule of his former classmates. His friendship with Seth and their game of robber prince leads him to believe that good things may begin to happen. But Gabriel's new friends and his grandmother seem opposed to the friendship. Is the game really a game?
This is a riveting ghost story, a supreme tale of the supernatural, well-seasoned with the many nuances of friendship and peer pressure. It's going to be difficult to keep this one on the shelves. The cover art is a definite plus.
Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2015-16
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