num_pages: 368
description: What you will find in this book: A rather attractive bearded lady Several scandalous murders  A deliciously disgusting Amazonian shrunken head Four extraordinary children with equally extraordinary abilities  A quite loquacious talking birdBlessed with extraordinary abilities orphans Philippa Sam and Thomas have grown up happily in Dumfreys Dime Museum of Freaks Oddities and Wonders. But when a fourth child Max a knife-thrower joins the group it sets off an unforgettable chain of events. When the museums Amazonian shrunken head is stolen the four are determined to get it back. But their search leads them to a series of murders and an explosive secret about their pasts. This sensational new series combines the unparalleled storytelling gifts of Lauren Oliver with the rich knowledge of the notorious relics collector H.C. Chester. What you will NOT find in this book: An accountant named Seymour A never-ending line at the post office Brussel sprouts (shudder) A lecture on finishing all your homework on time A sweet gooey story for nice little girls and boys.
language: English
title: The Shrunken Head
publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books