A solid debut reminiscent of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.” -School Library Journal “Just the right mix of humor, magic, maliciousness, and suspense” -Booklist “It’s clear that Anastasia is anything but average, and her adventures are just beginning. Lemoncello’s Library * “A yummy debut.” -Kirkus Reviews, Starred “This adventure is filled with enough mystery and humor to keep readers wondering what will happen next. It reminds me of Roald Dahl’s The Twits only in an insane asylum.” -Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. (Catastrophe! Magic! Opera! Stinky cheese! Science fairs!) Read on if you DARE! Praise for the League of Beastly Dreadfuls: “WONDERFULLY WITTY. She lives in Colorado with a clowder of cats and an eight-legged moth connoisseur named Matilda. When she isn’t writing, Holly enjoys sipping tea and munching crumpets and visiting bats at the zoo. Can our INTREPID LEAGUE track down Anastasia’s Vanished Gramps? Gentle Reader, BEWARE! The trail of clues leads to spine-tingling surprises. Holly Grant is the author of the League of Beastly Dreadfuls series and the picture book Wee Sister Strange, illustrated by K. Before you can say “Bob’s your uncle,” the Dreadfuls have another MYSTERY to solve: the Case of the Missing Grandfather.

Because Anastasia makes the SHOCKING discovery that her family is at the heart of a centuries-old scandal-a SCANDAL that began with THE DASTARDLY DEED. The League of Beastly Dreadfuls!) are looking forward to a relaxing vacation from DANGER! INTRIGUE! CATASTROPHE! Sadly, they’re not going to get one. After their narrow escape from a NEFARIOUS kidnapping ring, Anastasia, Ollie, and Quentin (a.k.a. Mix with Holly Grant’s unforgettable storytelling and a double helping of wit and humor, and you get this quirky and hilarious new middle-grade series! Join the League. Packed with care, shipped promptly.Take one part Roald Dahl, add a pinch of Mysterious Benedict Society and a dash of Lemony Snicket. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. From the opening chapter, entitled A Splendid Day for a Funeral, readers know that shocking events are sure to follow. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The League of Beastly Dreadfuls is an odd book, the kind that delights in its oddness and gleefully rubs its oddness in the faces of its readers. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. 2017, Random House Books for Young ReadersĬhoose your shipping method in Checkout.

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