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Book Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes meets the Wayside School in this Middle Grade supernatural sleuthing graphic novel about the Flick brothers - four siblings searching for explanations to outbreaks of supernatural strangeness and otherworldly weirdness in their Edwardian-era hometown. A bump in the night? They’re on the case! At Strander House, things are…weird. There’s an ogre wedged in the closet, and you have to be careful not to slip on the leak coming from the ocean in the attic. What’s possibly weirder than the fact that you can walk into the bathroom and end up in next Tuesday are the four brothers who investigate these strange supernatural occurrences—the Brothers Flick! Leo, Desmond, Remy, and Cub seek to get to the bottom of every shadow you swear you saw move. If they happen to stumble upon answers to the mysterious disappearance of their own family along the way, all the better. For fans of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Gravity Falls, Whispering Pines, the Hardy Boys, the Winterhouse series, the Greenglass House series, and the Wayside School series! An ALA 2022 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR CHILDREN READING LIST book (Middle Readers, Grades 3-4) … the metaphor of “impossible doors” leading toward unending universes, where even the smallest changes reverberate, provides a unique framework for themes of grief and healing.” – Publishers Weekly …enjoyable.” – Kirkus … this graphic novel will attract mystery and adventure fans by the droves...” -- Kirkus … a “Jonny Quest meets the Hardy Boys” vibe with a few modern twists…” -- Kirkus
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Introducing The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors, the extraordinary Middle Grade supernatural sleuthing graphic novel that will transport young readers to a world of mystery and adventure. Imagine Sherlock Holmes combined with the quirkiness of Wayside School, all set in an Edwardian-era town filled with supernatural strangeness. This captivating tale follows the four Flick brothers as they unravel the enigmatic occurrences plaguing their home.
Step foot into Strander House, an abode where the extraordinary becomes ordinary. Encounter an ogre hidden in a closet and watch out for leaks from an ocean in the attic. And if that's not enough, wait until you discover the bathroom that can transport you to the future! Join Leo, Desmond, Remy, and Cub as they fearlessly investigate every mysterious shadow and delve into the unsolved puzzle of their own family's disappearance.
For young readers who revel in tales of unexpected twists and turns, The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors will leave them spellbound. This graphic novel has earned a spot on the ALA 2022 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR CHILDREN READING LIST, guaranteeing a captivating reading experience for children in Grades 3-4. Publishers Weekly describes the novel's unique framework as a metaphor for grief and healing, while Kirkus hails it as enjoyable and enticing for mystery and adventure enthusiasts.
With its fusion of elements from beloved series like A Series of Unfortunate Events and Gravity Falls, The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors delivers a dose of nostalgia while offering modern twists. Prepare for an enthralling journey, where impossible doors open up to endless universes and even the smallest changes have profound consequences. Don't let this opportunity slip away – immerse yourself in the gripping world of the Brothers Flick and embark on an unforgettable adventure today!
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