I enjoyed Funaro’s fun fantasy Alistair Grim’s Odditorium (which I dual-reviewed with Danielle Hammelef), so when I saw this blast for his newest book, I thought I’d jump in and give you guys a chance to win it! (In fact, I just might enter this giveaway myself. 🙂 )
The description for this book had me at “a host of magical clock animals.” Yes, please!
Watch Hollow by Gregory Funaro Published by HarperCollins on February 12, 2019
Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy
Pages: 320
Cover Artist: Matt Griffin
Deep within the enchanted woods in the town of Watch Hollow stands the once-grand Blackford House, whose halls hold a magical secret: a giant cuckoo clock that does much more than tell time. But when the clock’s gears cease to turn, an evil presence lurking among the trees begins to come out of the shadows.
When Lucy and Oliver Tinker arrive in Watch Hollow, they have no idea that anything is wrong. A mysterious stranger has made their father an offer that’s too good for him to refuse. All Mr. Tinker needs to do is fix the clock at Blackford House and fistfuls of gold coins are his to keep.
It doesn’t take long, however, for the children to realize that there is more to Blackford House than meets the eye. And before they can entirely understand the strange world they’ve stumbled into, Lucy and Oliver must join forces with a host of magical clock animals to defeat the Garr—a vicious monster that not only wants Blackford House for itself, but also seeks to destroy everything the Tinkers hold dear.
Praise for WATCH HOLLOW
“Filled with clever, magical, and instantly likable characters, Funaro’s excellent, fast-paced, and twisty mystery—packed with suspense, facts, magic, and an incredible, deeply thought-out world—will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter.” ―Booklist (starred review)
“A well-wound tale of good versus evil.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“The magically sentient house, creeping woods, and resident monster establish the story’s shivery Gothic feel, which will more than satisfy readers in search of a pleasantly scary read.” ―Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery. A well-crafted story that should be a hit with readers who enjoy a good scare.” ―School Library Journal (starred review)
About the Author
Gregory Funaro grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island, and wrote his first story, The Ghost in the Window, in the fourth grade. He considers this to be his finest work, but unfortunately it has been lost to time. His first book for Disney-Hyperion, ALISTAIR GRIM’S ODDITORIUM (2015), was a New York Times best seller and an Amazon Best Book of the Month. His other works for children have received starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, and ALA Booklist. Check out WATCH HOLLOW, the first book in his series for HarperCollins, as well as its sequel, THE ALCHEMIST’S SHADOW, coming in 2020. Greg also teaches drama at East Carolina University and is busy working on his next novel.
2 Winners will receive a Signed Copy of WATCH HOLLOW by Gregory Funaro.
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Ooh this sounds like a fun one; I entered the giveaway! Thanks for sharing.
I had a lot of favorite books as a kid –
*Harry Potter series
*Forged by Fire
*Dovey Coe
*Mary-Kate and Ashley Books
*The Rainbow Fish
*The Outsiders
and on and on haha
-Lauren
Good luck! I need to enter too. LOL!
enjoyed the post and it sounds like a fun book
I agree!
Nice
I wish I win the giveaway
Good luck!
That sounds like it’ll be pretty good.
I have to agree.
I really enjoyed Alistair Grim’s Odditorium! I was just thinking about how I haven’t read any middle grade for a while (I realize now that it’s been about six months), so I’m definitely going to check this one out!
Yes, you need to fill your MG quota! 🙂
A book with a host of magical clock animals? I want to read this now too!
Some of my favorite books as a child include Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, and Hardy Boys.
Who wouldn’t love magical clock animals? 🙂