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Murder under a Mystic Moon (Chintz & China #3)
by Yasmine GalenornFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the Otherworld novels. Medium Emerald O'Brien looks into the disappearance of a missing biker--only to stumble upon his dead body in the woods. The police believe a wild animal killed him, but Emerald is convinced the killer is one of human nature.
Murder, Take Two: A Humorous & Magical Cozy Mystery (A Witch City Mystery #10)
by Carol J. PerryA fun cozy mystery of witches, magic, and the haunted history of Salem, Massachusetts! When a copycat killer has reporter Lee Barrett brushing up on ancient history, it&’s a test where failure could be lethal . . . As a Salem, Massachusetts, native, WICH-TV field reporter and amateur sleuth Lee Barrett is well versed in the region&’s lore. So when the murder of revered local professor Samuel Bond resembles a killing from almost two centuries ago, everyone is on edge. Especially assistant professor Cody McGinnis . . . Not only did Cody have differences with Bond, he even taught a course on the historic murder. And when his fingerprints and ladder are found at the crime scene, the police are certain of his guilt. Cody&’s family, however, believes otherwise and asks Lee for assistance. Now, with the help of her clairvoyant cat, O&’Ryan, her tech-savvy librarian aunt and housemate Ibby, and Pete Mondello, her handsome detective beau, Lee will delve deeper than ever into Salem&’s past—and into her own psychic gifts—to find the real killer—before someone else is history . . . Praise for the Witch City Mysteries &“Perfectly relaxing and readable.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.&” —Library Journal &“An entertaining story that keeps readers guessing until the very twisted and eerie end.&”—RT Book Reviews
Murk the Swamp Man: Series 6 Book 4 (Beast Quest #34)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The land of Kayonia is descending into chaos! Everywhere Tom looks he sees decay and destruction: all the work of Wizard Velmal. Tom must now face not only Murk the Swamp Man, but also a deadly assassin sent to kill him...There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The World of Chaos series: Komodo the Lizard King; Muro the Rat Monster; Fang the Bat Fiend; Murk the Swamp Man; Terra Curse of the Forest; Vespick the Wasp Queen.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Murkmere
by Patricia ElliottAggie's life in the village with her aunt is as normal as can be. She has never questioned the rule of the Ministration, or the power of the divine beings - the birds. Then she is sent for by the Master of Murkmere, the great house nearby, who wishes her to be companion to his ward, Leah. Needing the money, Aggie reluctantly leaves her aunt and enters a new life. But all is not well up at the house. The Master is crippled and unhappy, trapped in a wheelchair, hemmed in with bars, for others' safety, as well as his own. Life is ruled by the steward, Silas, who fascinates and repels Aggie in equal measure. And Leah - the strangest of them all - challenges everything Aggie has ever been taught.
Murky World
by Richard CorbenCollects the entire Murky World series in print for the first time -- first in a series of deluxe graphic novels from renowned creator Richard Corben&’s library!&“Mr. Richard Corben... a genuine giant of his chosen medium.&”—Alan MooreThe first-ever volume collecting Richard Corben's entire Murky World series, it features never-before-seen sketch material, the Dark Horse Presents one-shot, and an introduction by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, all presented in a gorgeous hardcover with a dust jacket.In Murky World, Tugat the warrior wakes from a strange dream only to find himself in a bizarre land populated by hungry deadlings, cruel necromancers, buxom cyclopes, evil cults, and more as he sets off on a dangerous journey with his beloved horse Frix. Corben is known for his legendary fantasy underground masterpieces published by Fantagor Press as well as Heavy Metal. His work has been recognized internationally, winning one of the most prestigious recognitions in comics literature, the Grand Prix at Angoulême International Comics Festival. In 2012, Corben was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame.For mature audiences.&“The artist I most want to aspire to is Richard Corben. His style is visual and it tells the story just as you see it... ...my favorite is Corben. I love everything he does, I love his stuff ...he&’s an amazing artist.&”–Guillermo del Toro"Richard Corben stands among us like an extraterrestrial peak. He has sat in his throne a long time, above the moving and multi-colored field of world comics, like an effigy of the leader, a strange monolith, a sublime visitor, a solitary enigma"–Moebius
Murmur
by Tim EarnshawYou have a view of the Pacific from your woodframe house out at Palos Verdes. You have the car with the Zen silence engineered in, and the cool drive up the coast to your studio office on the 23rd floor. You have the occasional blonde in your bed and more money than you want to spend. You have life pretty well taped. But you've spent the last twenty years learning to forget, learning to live without a drink in your hand. Twenty years taming the monsters. Then suddenly, the voices are back. But this time they're for real, and your life is about to be blown apart.
Murmur
by Tim EarnshawYou have a view of the Pacific from your woodframe house out at Palos Verdes. You have the car with the Zen silence engineered in, and the cool drive up the coast to your studio office on the 23rd floor. You have the occasional blonde in your bed and more money than you want to spend. You have life pretty well taped. But you've spent the last twenty years learning to forget, learning to live without a drink in your hand. Twenty years taming the monsters. Then suddenly, the voices are back. But this time they're for real, and your life is about to be blown apart.
Murmuration
by Tj KluneIn the small mountain town of Amorea, it's stretching toward autumn of 1954. The memories of a world at war are fading in the face of a prosperous future. Doors are left unlocked at night, and neighbors are always there to give each other a helping hand. The people here know certain things as fact: Amorea is the best little town there is. The only good Commie is a dead Commie. The Women's Club of Amorea runs the town with an immaculately gloved fist. And bookstore owner Mike Frazier loves that boy down at the diner, Sean Mellgard. Why they haven't gotten their acts together is anybody's guess. It may be the world's longest courtship, but no one can deny the way they look at each other. Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say. But something's wrong with Mike. He hears voices in his house late at night. There are shadows crawling along the walls and great clouds of birds overhead that only he can see. Something's happening in Amorea. And Mike will do whatever he can to keep the man he loves.
Muro the Rat Monster: Series 6 Book 2 (Beast Quest #32)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom now seeks the second potion ingredient that will free his ailing mother from Wizard Velmal's fiendish sorcery. He must battle against Muro the Rat Monster, who can command the vermin of Kayonia to do his wicked bidding!There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The World of Chaos series: Komodo the Lizard King; Muro the Rat Monster; Fang the Bat Fiend; Murk the Swamp Man; Terra Curse of the Forest; Vespick the Wasp Queen.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Murphy's Gambit
by Syne MitchellThiadora Murphy is a "floater". Born and raised to withstand a zero-gravity environment, the floaters are considered the dregs of the universe -- an outcast society of space workers who have been ostracized and nearly enslaved. <P>Murphy thought she could rise above her floater heritage. But then she was expelled from her military academy and forced to work as a test pilot for a powerful corporation. It's a job with many risks -- and questionable rewards. Because her mission requires her to steal something from a rival company -- a faster-than-light technology that could liberate floaters once and for all. . . .
Murray the Knight (Murray and Bun!)
by Adam StowerEscape through the magic cat flap and join your favorite cat and bunny duo on their newest quest where the encounter knights, a jousting competition, and one VERY twisty, turny, confusing maze! Readers will giggle their was through this cat-in-shining armor story that's perfect for readers of Dog Man.ADVENTURE LIES THROUGH THE MAGIC CAT FLAPMurray the cat likes the quiet life. Too bad for him, he lives with Bun, a rabbit who is bound to end up in trouble, and Fumblethumb, a wizard who accidentally enchanted the cap flap. Which means sometimes the cat flap leads to the garden, but sometimes it leads to...ADVENTURE!Which is how Murray and Bun find themselves as KNIGHTS! But things are not calm in this world of kings, castles, and chaos. Sir Nasty is less than noble and has stolen Princess Rubytoes. Murray and Bun must master a jousting competition and navigate one SUPER complicated maze if they have any hope of bringing the princess home in time for a cat nap.Award-winning illustrator Adam Stower makes his middle grade debut in a purr-fectly pitched illustrated series. And don't miss the bonus content that includes a postcard from Murray, Murray's Family Album, and much more!&“Hilarious … A joy to read whatever your age&” – David Walliams
Murray the Viking (Murray and Bun!)
by Adam StowerEscape through the magic cat flap and join your new favorite cat and bunny duo as they face off against Vikings, trolls, and one hairy, scary, and VERY stinky thing in the start of this highly-illustrated series! Readers of Bad Guys will giggle their way from start to feline finish!ADVENTURE LIES THROUGH THE MAGIC CAT FLAPMurray the cat likes the quiet life. His favorite activities are snoozing, sleeping, and napping. Too bad for him, he lives with Bun, a rabbit who is bound to end up in trouble, and Fumblethumb, a wizard who accidentally enchanted the cap flap. Which means now the cat flap usually leads to the garden, but sometimes it leads to...ADVENTURE!Which is how Murray and Bun find themselves in the land of VIKINGS!But these brave warriors are far from scary. In fact, they need Murray and Bun's help! Their friend, Eggrik, has been kidnapped by trolls. With no one else to turn to, it's up to Murray and Bun to grab their shields, their hammers, and each other to SAVE THE DAY! But can they rescue Eggrik from the trolls before he becomes an afternoon snack?Award-winning illustrator Adam Stower captures a purr-fectly pitched illustrated series. And don't miss the bonus content that includes a postcard from Murray, directions for how to draw Murray, and much more!&“Hilarious … A joy to read whatever your age&” – David Walliams
Murtagh (Cicle El Llegat #Volumen 5)
by Christopher PaoliniEl mestre narrador i autor de bestsellers internacionals Christopher Paolini, retorna al Món d'Eragon amb aquesta impressionant fantasia èpica ambientada un any després dels esdeveniments del «Cicle El Llegat». Un genet de dracs...Una bruixa misteriosa...Una nova aventura espera. El món ja no és un lloc segur per a Murtagh i el seu drac, Thorn. Un rei malvat ha estat enderrocat i han d'enfrontar les conseqüències del paper reticent que van exercir en el seu regnat de terror. Ara són odiats i estan sols, exiliats als afores de la societat. Per tots els territoris, veus apagades xiuxiuegen sobre terra trencadissa i una lleu olor de sofre a l'aire, i Murtagh sent que una mica malvat aguaita a les ombres d'Alagaësia. Així comença un viatge èpic a terres tant familiars com desconegudes, on Murtagh i Thorn hauran d'usar totes les armes del seu arsenal, des de l'enginy fins a la força física, per trobar i burlar una misteriosa bruixa. Una bruixa que és molt més del que sembla. En aquesta apassionant novel·la protagonitzada per un dels personatges més populars de la meravellosa sèrie de Christopher Paolini, un genet de drac ha de descobrir què representa en un món que l'ha abandonat. Murtagh és el llibre perfecte per endinsar-se al Món d'Eragon per primera vegada... o tornar alegrement.Més de 40 milions d'exemplars venuts a tot el món.Més d'1.000.000 d'exemplars venuts en espanyol.La sèrie de fantasia juvenil èpica contemporània més venuda dels últims 20 anys.
Murtagh (Ciclo El Legado #Volumen 5)
by Christopher PaoliniEl maestro narrador y autor de bestsellers internacionales Christopher Paolini regresa al Mundo de Eragon en esta impresionante fantasía épica ambientada un año después de los eventos del «Ciclo El Legado». Un jinete de dragones...Una bruja misteriosa...Una nueva aventura aguarda. ¡Únete a Murtagh y su dragón mientras se enfrentan a un nuevo y peligroso enemigo!El mundo ya no es un lugar seguro para Murtagh y su dragón, Thorn. Un rey malvado ha sido derrocado y deben enfrentar las consecuencias del papel reacio que desempeñaron en su reinado de terror. Ahora son odiados y están solos, exiliados a las afueras de la sociedad. Por todos los territorios, voces apagadas susurran sobre tierra quebradiza y un leve olor a azufre en el aire, y Murtagh siente que algo malvado acecha en las sombras de Alagaësia. Así comienza un viaje épico a tierras tanto familiares como desconocidas, donde Murtagh y Thorn deberán usar todas las armas de su arsenal, desde el ingenio hasta la fuerza física, para encontrar y burlar a una misteriosa bruja. Una bruja que es mucho más de lo que parece. En esta apasionante novela protagonizada por uno de los personajes más populares de la maravillosa serie de Christopher Paolini, un Jinete deDragón debe descubrir lo que representa en un mundo que lo ha abandonado. Murtagh es el libro perfecto para adentrarse en el Mundo de Eragon por primera vez... o volver alegremente. Más de 40 millones de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo.Más de 1.000.000 de ejemplares vendidos en español.La serie de fantasía juvenil épica contemporánea más vendida de los últimos 20 años.
Murtagh (World of Eragon)
by Christopher PaoliniChristopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! <p><p> The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. <p><p> Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. <p><p> In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Murtagh: The World of Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)
by Christopher PaoliniMaster storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!&“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.&” —The Washington PostThe world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini&’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.
Murther & Walking Spirits
by Robertson Davies&“The elder statesman of Canadian letters continues to explore the themes of sin, guilt, and self-discovery . . . A masterful effort.&”—Library Journal Connor Gilmartin&’s inauspicious, but much beloved, mortal life comes to an untimely end when he discovers his wife in bed with one of his more ludicrous associates, theater critic Randall Allard Going. Death becomes a bit complicated when Gilmartin&’s out-of-body experience stays an out-of-body experience. Enraged at being so unceremoniously cut down by his wife&’s lover, Gil vows revenge against the now panic-stricken Going. But first, Gil must spend his afterlife seated next to his killer at a film festival, where he views the exploits of his ancestors from the Revolutionary era to his parents&’ time, an experience that changes the way he views his life—and death. &“Mr. Davies is a tremendously enticing storyteller, whether his characters are cajoling in Welsh brogue or portaging a canoe through the northern wilderness, but it&’s possible to ask now and then just how such and such an incident fits in the master plan of the book. On most occasions, however, the author, as if sensing our restiveness, provides an answer.&”—The New York Times &“Davies&’s depiction of how the descendants of Samuel Gilmartin came to emigrate to British North America convincingly blends gritty humor—including a hilarious Welsh cursing contest—with sympathetic portrayals of his characters.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“The unexpected conceit devised by the author of the Deptford trilogy will surprise but likely not disappoint his fans.&”—Publishers Weekly
Murther and Walking Spirits
by Robertson Davies'Vintage Davies, employing a subtle feeling for family relationships and a genuine understanding of money and power while indulging in effortless intellectual acrobatics' Sunday Telegraph 'I was never so amazed in my life as when the Sniffer drew his concealed weapon from its case and struck me to the ground, stone dead. ' So begins the story of Connor 'Gil' Gilmartin when he catches his wife in flagrante with the Sniffer, his former colleague and now his murderer. Unfortunately, death is only the first indignity Gil is about to suffer. For he lingers on as a ghost, and from this bleak vantage - made even less endurable by the fact that he must spend the afterlife sitting beside his killer at a film festival - he is forced to view the exploits and failures of his ancestors, from the forerunners who sailed up the Hudson to Canada during the American Revolution to his university-professor parents. 'Davies' devotees will recognize at once the master's sharp ear for proverbial wisdoms, his relish for fantastical and dark linguistic corners, his magpie accumulations of odd bits of lore and historical tidbits' Observer 'An extraordinary tapestry of a book - richly layered, embroidered with detail and stitched together with skill and style' Time Out
Muse
by Brittany CavallaroAmerican Royals meets The Winner’s Curse in the first book of a dazzling duology from New York Times bestselling author Brittany Cavallaro about revolution, love, and friendship in a reimagined American monarchy. The year is 1893, and war is brewing in the First American Kingdom. But Claire Emerson has a bigger problem. Claire’s father is a sought-after inventor, but he believes his genius is a gift granted to him by his daughter’s touch, so he keeps Claire under his control.As their province prepares for war, Claire plans to escape, even as her best friend, Beatrix, tries to convince her to stay and help with the growing resistance movement that wants to see a woman on the throne. When her father’s weapon fails to fire on the World’s Fair’s opening day, Claire is taken captive by Governor Remy Duchamp, St. Cloud’s young, untried ruler. Remy believes that Claire’s touch bestows graces he’s never had, and with political rivals planning his demise, Claire might be his only ally.The last thing that Claire has ever wanted is to be someone else’s muse, but she finally has a choice: Will she quietly remake her world from the shadows—or bring it down in flames?
Muse and Reverie: A Newford Collection (Newford Ser.)
by Charles de LintFrom the master of contemporary urban fantasy, a new collection of "Newford" storiesThe city of Newford could be any city in North America, bursting with music, commerce, art, love, hate, and, of course magic. Magic in the sidewalk cracks, myth at the foundations of its great buildings, enchantment in the spaces between its people.In novels like Moonheart, Forests of the Heart, The Onion Girl, and The Mystery of Grace, and in a series of story collections, urban fantasy master Charles de Lint has explored that magic and those spaces, bringing to life a tapestry of people from all walks of life, each looking for a spark of the miraculous to shape their lives and transform their fate.In Muse and Reverie, the fifth of the story collections, we reencounter old friends such as Jilly, Sophie, and the Crow Girls. We breathe in intimations of the world beyond death, and of magic beyond time. Longtime readers and newcomers alike will find themselves under Charles de Lint's unique spell.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Muse of Art: A Novel of Human History (Geodyssey)
by Piers AnthonyFrom a New York Times–bestselling author: Journey from prehistory to the near future, examining the various arts—both noble and dubious—that make us human. What separates man from beast? Our curiosity and creativity. We are unsurpassed in the arts of survival and healing, building and planning, seduction and murder. In Muse of Art, Piers Anthony takes readers across the grand sweep of human history to examine how our unique talents have formed—and destroyed—our civilization time and time again. Through the eyes of three remarkable women, we witness how only humans could have brought about the mysteries of Egypt, the battles of Romans and Celts, the Napoleonic Wars, the siege of Stalingrad, and much more.Muse of Art follows Hope of Earth, Isle of Woman, and Shame of Man, though each book in the Geodyssey series can be read as a standalone novel.
Muse of Nightmares: Book Two Of Strange The Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #2)
by Laini TaylorThe highly anticipated, thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer, from National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor, author of the bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. <P><P>Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. <P><P>She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. <P><P>She was wrong. <P><P>In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. <P><P>Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice--save the woman he loves, or everyone else?--while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. <P><P>But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of. <P><P>As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead? <P><P>Love and hate, revenge and redemption, destruction and salvation all clash in this gorgeous sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Muse of Nightmares: the magical sequel to Strange the Dreamer
by Laini Taylor'Muse of Nightmares is a philosophical fantasy adventure, an epic love story, a daring quest that demands to be read and reread and deserves to be remembered forever.' Katherine Webber **********************Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. She was wrong. In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice - save the woman he loves, or everyone else? - while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with the thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?'I was afraid to read too quickly because I didn't want it to be over . . . It will leave you changed forever' Samantha Shannon'Taylor asks big questions about life and death in the new book, as humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the Citadel's near-fall.' Entertainment Weekly**********************Praise for Strange the Dreamer AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAN AUDIBLE BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2017A GOODREADS CHOICE BEST BOOK OF 2017AN AMAZON BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2017'Magical' Grazia'Prepare to be enchanted' Sun'Reads like a dream. One for you, your best friend, and any lover of myths and monsters you know' Heat'Laini Taylor is so damn good and like no other' Leigh Bardugo'Laini Taylor set my imagination on fire so hard that it spontaneously combusted . . . This is the kind of story that paves dreams.' Roshani Chokshi
Museum of Thieves
by Lian TannerGoldie, an impulsive and bold twelve-year-old, escapes the oppressive city of Jewel, where children are required to wear guard chains for their protection, and finds refuge in the extraordinary Museum of Dunt, an ever-shifting world where she discovers a useful talent for thievery and mysterious secrets that threaten her city and everyone she loves.
Mush's Jazz Adventure
by Daniel PinkwaterNow that Mush -- the talking, cooking, educated dog from space -- is part of the Mangiaro household, Kelly wants to know more about the planet Growf-Woof-Woof, and how her dog came to Earth. When the two of them go on a picnic, (which Kelly prepares carefully under Mush's supervision), Kelly asks Mush about her past. "Well, it's such a long story," says Mush. . . and soon, Kelly is hearing about Mush's old jazz band, The Hot Animals, and how they dealt with robbers who threatened to knock over their boss's jive joint!