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Young Adult Fiction General

Enter a Glossy Web

by (author) McKenna Ruebush

illustrated by Jaime Zollars

Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
Initial publish date
Sep 2016
Category
General
Recommended Age
9 to 14
Recommended Grade
4 to 9
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781627793704
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $23.99

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Description

Twelve-year-old George has no idea what to expect when she’s sent to stay with eccentric relatives following the disappearance of her brother. Soon after her arrival, she learns that Uncle Constantine has been kidnapped. George sets off to recover him and is joined by two orphaned boys along the way and Cavendish, a talking map. Together they visit magical worlds full of monsters, witches, and dragons as they attempt to find Constantine--the Timekeeper--a man of great significance. If he’s not rescued, events will cease to happen at their designated times, disrupting the unfolding of the universe. Can this ragtag crew save the future before being outwitted by evil captors?
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About the authors

Contributor Notes

McKenna Ruebush grew up all over the world. She has wandered through rain forests, driven from Canada to Guatemala, and moved to Europe twice to work as an au pair. She currently lives in rural Idaho with her feline minions.Enter a Glossy Web marks her debut.

Editorial Reviews

"The protagonist, George (she hates to be called Georgina), is always engaging. . . And the dialogue in the opening chapters is endlessly entertaining. . . Peculiar, oddball moments keep readers surprised from beginning to end."—Kirkus Reviews

"An ideal entry point for those new to speculative fiction. The protagonists build courage and learn hearty lessons
. . . A cantankerous magical tablet who serves as a map and doomsday clock shines out from among other amusing characters, lending a refreshingly modern feel to the tale."—School Library Journal