The Riddle of the Gnome: A Further Tale Adventure

By: P. W. Catanese

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: Riddle me this: A gnome suddenly appears with a proposition for a young boy -- "Help me and I'll cure your curse. " Twelve-year-old Tom lives alone on an island in the middle of a river. Nobody dares approach him because the boy is cursed -- he brings bad luck to anyone around him. One day an odd little man -- a gnome, perhaps -- comes to see Tom, ignoring the boy's warnings to keep his distance. The hot-tempered, shifty gnome makes an astounding offer: He'll rid the boy of his hex, if the boy will embark on a mission for him. If Tom agrees will it really mean the end of his lonely existence? With no answers and nothing to lose but bad luck, Tom sets off through the green valleys and peaks of Londria, but he quickly realizes the stakes of this gnome's game are high. And time is scarce. As the chips stack against him in a land riddled with obstacles, Tom wonders if he could be trading his curse for something far worse.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 250 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781416912521
Publisher:: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Date of Addition:: 01/11/17
Copyrighted By:: P. W. Catanese
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade
Submitted By:: Robin Reddell
Proofread By:: Tracy Carcione
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.