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The Search for Vile Things: Volume One
Average rating
4.5 out of 5
Based on 32 Ratings and 16 Reviews

Book Description
What if Lemony Snicket were nonfiction?

Vile Things is a series of science-based natural history books in which the reader will be transported around the world by the opinionated, eccentric, and insatiably inquisitive narrator, Ephemra Churlyshe. Ephemra's cast of relations include nephew Maldred, wee niece Nettle, creepily quiet cousin Rune, & accident-prone Tode. Imagine the Addams family... More
Book Information
PublisherScholastic Reference
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages80
ISBN-100439908884
ISBN-13978-0439908887
Publication Date12/01/2008
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About Marilyn Scott-Waters (Illustrator) : Hello and hello! I'm a children's book illustrator, writer and completely obsessed with making paper toys. You can visit my little world of paper toys at http://www.thetoymaker.com/ My goal is to... more
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11/7/2009 J.H. Everett said: A wonderful book - especially for boys. My 7-year-old absolutely loves this book. Scott-Waters is an amazing artist and designer and this book really shows off her talents. It is beautiful, informative, and FUN!! A rare book that balances all the right elements for a great book.
tags: books for boys, children, Picture books, I recommend, I read

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