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Carnival of the Hunted

BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

Kieran Larwood author Sam Usher illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Faber & Faber

Published:7th Jul '22

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In a world where sideshow acts vanish, the Carnival must confront the sinister Hunters' Club in Carnival of the Hunted to save their community.

In Carnival of the Hunted, a dark and thrilling adventure unfolds in the grimy slums of London. The narrative begins with a tense moment as a figure raises a crossbow, trying to locate a mysterious creature hidden in the bushes. This unsettling atmosphere is compounded by the alarming disappearance of sideshow acts, hinting at a sinister force at work. The tension escalates as men donning animal masks and eye goggles hunt these performers for sport, leading to the formation of a new team of unlikely heroes determined to uncover the truth behind the Hunters' Club.

The protagonists, Sheba the wolfgirl and Pyewacket the witch's imp, have transitioned from sideshow performers to private investigators in the Carnival. They are joined by a diverse group of new recruits: half-cat Inji, her remarkable brother, the armadillo-like Sil, and Glyph, the psychic. Together, they embark on a race against time to track down the mask-wearing villains who threaten their world. As they delve deeper into this murky underbelly of society, the stakes rise, and the danger becomes increasingly palpable.

With its unique blend of fantasy and mystery, Carnival of the Hunted invites readers back into a richly imagined world filled with intrigue and suspense. As the team navigates through challenges and uncovers secrets, they must confront their own fears and the darkness lurking in the shadows. Will they succeed in their mission before more lives are lost?

ISBN: 9780571364527

Dimensions: 202mm x 128mm x 25mm

Weight: 314g

352 pages

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