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Synopsis
"In a German town, long ago, lives a tooth-puller's boy called Klaus. It isn't Klaus's fault that he sees his master steal a diamond from the mouth of a dead man in Frau Drecht's lodging house, or that Frau Drecht and her murderous son want it for themselves. He has nothing to do with the Jesuit priest and his Aztec companion who turn up out of the blue looking for it, or the Professor of Anatomy who takes such a strange interest in it. No, Klaus doesn't want any trouble. But when he finds himself with the diamond in his pocket, things really can't get much worse that is, until the feathered man appears. Then they become a matter of life and death
Is Feathered Man appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This atmospheric historical fantasy features theft, murder, and pursuit with menacing supernatural elements. Violence is present but not graphic, appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy darker fairy tale-style stories.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, death, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A thrilling adventure where a poor boy gets caught up in a dangerous chase for a stolen diamond with mysterious characters and a creepy feathered creature hunting him.