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Synopsis
An earthquake has rumbled through the twisted city of Degringolade, stopping the town Kronometer and the infamous Phenomenals in their tracks. Legend has it that if the ancient clock stops ticking a terrible fate will befall the people of Degringolade, and there's no denying that the super-mundane entities of the tar-pits are behaving strangely. They know something that the townspeople don't: deep below the city, something has woken up. And it's hungry.
Is A game of ghouls appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This atmospheric steampunk fantasy features creepy gothic elements including underground creatures, supernatural entities from tar-pits, and the threat of citywide doom. Moderate peril and some potentially frightening imagery but age-appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy spooky adventures.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and body horror.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the creepy steampunk setting, mysterious underground monster, and race-against-time adventure as the town clock stops ticking toward disaster.