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Dust & Grim

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Dust & Grim by Chuck Wendig is a whimsical children's adventure where two siblings navigate an unusual funeral home for monsters left to them by their deceased father. Together, they must learn to cooperate and confront the magical secrets of their family heritage amidst spooky yet humourous challenges. This delightful tale balances elements of fantasy and humour, making it an engaging read for young readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales brimming with mystery, magic, and a sibling dynamic full of twists and adventure. The story weaves a captivating world where family secrets lead to thrilling discoveries, sure to engage young readers who love fantastical journeys and quirky, endearing characters.

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From a bestselling author: Miss Peregrine meets The Graveyard Book in this middle grade adventure about rival siblings running a monster mortuary.

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Thirteen-year-old Molly doesn't know how she got the short end of the stick—being raised by her neglectful father—while Dustin, the older brother she's never met, got their mother and the keys to the family estate. But now the siblings are both orphaned, she's come home for her inheritance, and if Dustin won't welcome her into the family business, then she'll happily take her half in cash.

There's just one problem: the family business is a mortuary for monsters, and Molly's not sure she's ready to deal with mysterious doors, talking wolves, a rogue devourer of magic, and a secret cemetery. It's going to take all of Dustin's stuffy supernatural knowledge and Molly's most heroic cosplay (plus a little help from non-human friends) for the siblings to figure it out and save the day... if only they can get along for five minutes.

Bestselling author Chuck Wendig's middle grade debut, Dust & Grim, is equal parts spooky, funny, and heartfelt—perfect for Halloween and year-round reading!

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i>Dust & Grim by Chuck Wendig has received rave reviews for its spooky, funny, and heartwarming narrative. Critics have praised the book's engaging characters and thrilling plot, comparing it to works by Neil Gaiman and Tahereh Mafi. The story's blend of heartfelt familial themes, humour, and inventive supernatural elements, along with its well-crafted prose, make it a standout read in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316706261

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Chuck Wendig is the New York Times,USA Today, and Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous novels for adults and young adults, including the Star Wars: Aftermath trilogy, the Miriam Black series, Wanderers, and The Book of Accidents. Dust & Grim is his middle grade debut.

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