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The Peculiar Books

The Whatnot
The Whatnot
The Whatnot
The Whatnot
The Whatnot
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The Whatnot
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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

The Whatnot

By Stefan Bachmann

In a world where faeries are hunted, a boy's kindness sparks a dangerous adventure.

432 pages
Summary: In steam-powered Victorian London, twelve-year-old Pikey Thomas, missing an eye and family, aids an injured faery. This act of bravery thrusts him into a world where faeries are outlawed and war looms. As Pikey navigates this perilous landscape, changeling Bartholomew Kettle searches for his lost sister, Hettie. With human armies preparing for conflict, Pikey's small gesture could alter the fate of both worlds. Will he find allies in this dark, imaginative realm, or will the looming war consume them all? Discover the epic journey where courage and hope defy a world on the brink.
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The Peculiar Series

1 book · Published 2013

#2

The Whatnot

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

In a world where faeries are hunted, a boy's kindness sparks a dangerous adventure.

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How many books are in the Peculiar series?

There is one Peculiar book so far: The Whatnot.

What ages are the Peculiar books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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