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When thirteen-year-old Josephine moves to Awkward Falls she cant help but snoop around the dilapidated mansion next door. Inevitably, she is captured by the houses strange inhabitants an ancient automaton who serves as a butler, a cat patched together with a few odd parts, and most surprising of all, a boy named Thaddeus Hibble. Meanwhile, Fetid Stenchley the most feared patient in the Asylum for the Dangerously Insane is on the loose after making a dramatic escape, and there is only one thing on his mind...revenge. Unfortunately for Josephine and Thaddeus, hes headed their way. Can these unlikely friends stop Stenchley before its too late? With a penchant for spooky details, surprising twists, and haunting illustrations, Keith Graves delivers a suspenseful and engaging first novel.
About the Author
Keith Graves grew up long ago in a strange, humid land called New Orleans. And if you don't think it really is a strange place, then you haven't been there for Mardi Gras.
He is the author and illustrator of a bunch of nutty books for children including Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, Chicken Big, and Three Nasty Gnarlies.
Keith lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Nancy and twins Max and Emma. His website is keithgravesart.com.
